DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this
advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in
employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.
NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a
date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess
personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical
exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment.
Garden Route District
(Contract until 31 March 2027)
SALARY : Grade 1: R468 per hour
Grade 2: R550 per hour
Grade 3: R636 per hour
CENTRE : Garden Route District Office (Various Institutions) (NHI Project)
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Dentist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dentist. Experience: Grade
1: None after registration as Dentist with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified
employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Dentist with a
recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified
employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as
necessary in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 7 years’ appropriate
experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as a Dentist in respect
of SA-qualified employees. Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience after
registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health professional council in
respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform
community service, as necessary in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 12
years’ appropriate experience as Dentist after registration with the HPCSA as
a Dentist in respect of SA-qualified employees. Minimum of 13 years’ relevant
experience after registration as Dentist with a recognized foreign health
professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not
required to perform community service, as necessary in South Africa. Inherent
requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to
travel throughout the Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral
writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer
skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards
and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable and good time
management. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques,
treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. Ability to be flexible
and innovative in response to differing client needs.
DUTIES : Provide clinical primary and secondary dental treatment to children on the
wellness bus and inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated
work areas. Provide dental care support in dental clinics in the different subdistricts within Garden Route and Central Karoo Districts Ecosystem. Provide
a holistic dental service independently and as part of a team in a hospital and
primary health care setting. Diagnose and appropriate management of
patients. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental
protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating
the repair and maintenance of dental equipment. Stock taking and ordering of
consumables as required within departmental norms. Relevant in-service
training and skills transfer. Provide relevant relief duty within the Garden Route
and Central Karoo Districts Ecosystem in absence of a peer colleague.
ENQUIRIES : Ms S Pienaar Tel No: (044) 803-2703
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates
who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition
that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and
proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are
submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only
applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in
a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status). The pool of applications will be
considered for vacancies within Garden Route District, for a period of three
months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions,
inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised
post.
CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2026, 17:00 PM
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
(Contract until 31 March 2027)
SALARY : Grade 1: R646 per hour
Grade 2: R737 per hour
Grade 3: R853 per hour
CENTRE : Victoria Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as a Specialist Paediatrician with the HPCSA
in respect of SA qualified employees. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years
appropriate experience as a Specialist Paediatrician after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A
minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Specialist
Paediatrician with a recognized foreign Health Council in respect of foreign
qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service
as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate
experience as a Specialist Paediatrician after registration with the HPCSA as
a Specialist Paediatrician in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of
11 years relevant experience after registration as a Specialist Paediatrician
with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign
qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service
as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to
work commuted overtime (compulsory). A Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must be competent managing general
paediatric conditions, be familiar with referral pathways. Willingness to provide
afterhours paediatric cover as service demands require.
DUTIES : Assist HOD of paediatric department with the efficient delivery of a high-quality
paediatric service at Victoria, a Large Metro District Hospital within the
Southern Sub-District of Cape Town. Effective and efficient administration of
clinical duties. Provide telephonic paediatric advice to queries from primary
health care professionals within our drainage area. Supervise and train junior
medical staff and students in the course of clinical work. Work within a multidisciplinary team and provide clinical leadership in the workplace. Assist HOD
with some administrative duties, data collection and quality improvement
projects relevant to child health and improved service for patients and their
families. Improve professional competence by regular self-learning and
reflection with the application of current evidence. -Be willing to provide
afterhours paediatric cover as service demands require. -Provide specialist
oversight to PIDC (HIV/ARV) clinic and neurodevelopmental clinic (ASD,
ADHD and epilepsy). Provide supervision and training to junior doctors and
medical students in the course of clinical work.
ENQUIRIES : Dr G Schermbrucker, email: Gill.Schermbrucker@westerncape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates
who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition
that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of
payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are
submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only
applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in
a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status)”.
CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2026, 17:00 PM
District
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Otto du Plessis Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience:
Appropriate experience in the field of cleaning services and infection control
within a health facility. Inherent requirements of the job: Physically able to be
on feet for long hours and lift and move heavy objects and supplies. Ability to
operate industrial machinery and equipment used in hospital cleaning services.
Willingness to work shifts, including night duty, weekends, public holidays and
perform overtime when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good
interpersonal skills. Ability to accept accountability and responsibility and to
work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of the correct methods
of handling and disposal of domestic refuse and medical waste products.
Knowledge of cleaning principles and infection prevention and control.
DUTIES : Deliver a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the hospital to
prevent the spread of infection by adhering to infection prevention and control
policies. Managing resources efficiently through the correct usage, ordering
and safekeeping of equipment, materials and cleaning solutions. Render an
effective and efficient linen management and food services support functions.
Render an effective and efficient waste management service to ensure the
correct and safe handling of all types of waste, including domestic, medical and
anatomical. Provide optimal support to the supervisor and colleagues and
adhering to policies and prescripts.
ENQUIRIES : Mr CS Jakobus Tel No: (028) 424-1168
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will
be subjected to a practical assessment.
CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2026, 17:00 PM
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service
SALARY : R138 486 per annum
CENTRE : Mowbray Maternity Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum requirement: Basic numeracy and literacy skills. Experience:
Appropriate experience in a Medical Records environment. Appropriate
experience in a Registry environment. Inherent requirements of the job:
Physically fit and able to be on your feet for long periods. Ability to lift heavy
loads. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and
communication skills and analytic problem-solving abilities. Good time
management and organisational skills. Ability to work within a team and
independently. Ability to continually work under pressure, with a high degree of
accuracy and care.
DUTIES : Sort and distribute incoming and outgoing mail daily. Deliver and collect patient
folders to and from various departments. Record all folders received in Medical
Records and retrieve both current and archived patient folders. Assist with
general administrative duties. Assist with telephonic and personal enquiries.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Blanckenberg Tel No: (021) 659-5901
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed
candidates will be subjected to a written and oral assessment. The pool of
applications will be considered for vacancies within Chief Directorate: Metro
Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert,
provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary
level are the same as those of the advertised post.
CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2026, 17:00 PM
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : R163 680 per annum
CENTRE : George Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: General Educational and Training
Certificate (GETC)/Grade 9 (Std7). Experience: Appropriate sterilizing &
disinfection (CSSD) experience in a hospital environment. Inherent
requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts including weekends, public
holidays, night duty, overtime as needed. Willingness to rotate and perform
relief duties, according to operational needs. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge and skills regarding disinfection, decontamination, and sterilisation.
Knowledge of CSSD procedures and the use of equipment (Gas/ autoclave
etc). Ability to work in a team cooperatively – good interpersonal skills. Good
communication (verbal and written).
DUTIES : Effective application of the sterilisation process and techniques,
promote/adhere to infection control practices, as well as health and safety
regulations. Decontaminate, pack, and sterilise instruments and linen supplies.
Assist with maintaining, cleaning, and testing of sterilisation equipment,
washing machines, autoclaves to ensure all equipment in an optimum working
condition. Using all resources/consumables cost-effectively. Monitor, control
and maintain adequate stock levels, report and assist with investigations of
broken equipment / lost items. Lifting and pushing heavy equipment.
ENQUIRIES : Ms LK De Goede Tel No: (044) 802-4352
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted
candidates may be subjected to a practical test. The pool of applicants will be
considered for similar vacant posts within George Regional Hospital for a
period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core
functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the
advertised post.
CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2026, 17:00 PM
Garden Route District
SALARY : Grade 1: R174 261 per annum
Grade 2: R203 271 per annum
Grade 3: R239 559 per annum
CENTRE : Harry Comay Hospital, George Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Qualification that allows registration with
the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1:
None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience
in nursing after registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC. Grade 3: A
minimum of 20 years’ appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration as Nursing Assistant with the SANC. Inherent requirements of the
job: Willingness to work shifts, night duty, including weekends, public holidays
as well as overtime. Willingness to rotate to other wards in the facility and to
work at the clinics in the Sub-district when needed. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Self-discipline and motivation.
DUTIES : Assist patients with activities of daily living which include patient hygiene,
nutritional status, mobility and elimination needs. Provide elementary clinical
nursing care. Effective utilization of resources. Maintain professional growth,
ethical standards and self-development. Record keeping.
ENQUIRIES : Mr R Lewis-Peters Tel No: (044) 814 – 1117
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates
who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition
that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and
proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are
submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only
applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in
a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status). The pool of applications will be
considered for vacancies within Garden Route District, for a period of three
months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions,
inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised
post.
CLOSING DATE : 13 February 2026, 17:00 PM
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