This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.
CLOSING DATE : 14 November 2025
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 of
the Public Service Act, obtainable from https://www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/documents/. Applicants are not required to submit
copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application, but must
submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae,
indicating positions held, dates, and key performance responsibilities. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of their
qualifications and relevant documents on or before the day of the interview
proceedings, following communication from the Human Resource
Management Recruitment and Selection Unit. Failure to submit the requested
documents or information will result in your application not being considered.
The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of
the Northern Cape Department of Health. Should an applicant wish to apply for
more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts. If
you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of
this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal
record, residential address, qualification verification and employment
verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a
skills/knowledge test. The Department reserves the right not to make any
appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected
to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal
opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be
informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the
Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through
the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion /
appointment will promote representavity in line with the numerical targets as
contained in our Employment Equity Plan.
OTHER POSTS
SALARY : R575 250 per annum
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification in Dietetics/ Nutrition that allows for registration
with the HPCSA as a dietician. Current registration with HPCSA as Dietician.
Completion of one- year community service as Dietician or minimum of one –
year formal working experience in the field. A valid driver’s licence. experience:
Grade 1: A minimum of 3 (three) years appropriate experience in the relevant
profession after registration with the Health Professional Council in South
Africa.
DUTIES : Nutrition management of patients. Patient assessment, counselling and
treatment to improve nutritional status, number of patients assessment,
counselled and treated. Nutrition Education, Promotion and Advocacy coordinate, facilitates and support National nutrition priorities related health
calendar days. Collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Attending / facilitating
meetings with internal stakeholders (Facility Nutrition / District MCYWH &N
meetings, Quarterly Province/District MCYWH&N meeting, Annual Provincial
MCYWH&N, meeting, allied health meetings, perinatal meetings, etc.) Quality
assurance of all nutrition related programmes and functions: Supervisory
support to facilities / nutrition personnel to ensure quality nutrition services.
Number of supervisory support visits other department in the hospital.
Monitoring and evaluation of INP programme: Compile quarterly reports –
Number of quarterly reports compiled and submitted. Present quarterly report
reviews – Number of Presentations done at review or other meetings.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Berend Tel No: (054) 332 9094
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resource offices
at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, couriered via postal services to C/O Upington 26
Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801 or E-Mailed at
vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application
register when an application is hand delivered.
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 – R559 548 per annum
Grade 2: R583 989 – R723 954 per annum
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital
REQUIRMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent
qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A
post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited
with the SANC in one of the specialties: Child Nursing Science, Medical and
Surgical Nursing Science, Advanced Midwifery and Neonatal Nursing Science,
Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Science, Paediatric Nursing Science, Advanced
Paediatric and Neonatal Nursing Science, Intensive Nursing Science,
Oncology Nursing Science, Operating Theatre Nursing Science, Ophthalmic
Nursing Science & Orthopaedic Nursing science and/or other relevant
specialty. Experience: Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years’ experience
appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with SANC as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in
General Nursing. Grade 2: Minimum of 14 years’ appropriate/recognizable
experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC
in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be
appropriate/recognizable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining
the 1 year post basic. Qualification in the relevant specialty.
DUTIES : Provision of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care with set standards and
within a professional/legal framework: To assist in planning/organising and
monitoring of the objectives of the specialised unit in consultation with
subordinates. To provide a therapeutic environment for staff, patients and the
public. To provide comprehensive, quality nursing care as a member of the
multi-disciplinary team according to the identified needs of the patient, based
on scientific principles. To delegate duties and support staff in the execution of
patient care delivery. To provide direct and indirect supervision of all nursing
staff/housekeeping staff and to give guidance. To ensure continuity of patient
care on all levels e.g. workbook, handover rounds. To liaise and communicate
with the multi-disciplinary team as well as other departments within the hospital
e.g. during operational meetings with nursing supervisor and subordinates.
Participation in training and research: To assist in orientation, induction and
mentoring of all nursing staff and orientation of other staff. To assist in the
planning and co-ordination of training and promote learning opportunities for
all nursing categories i.e. on the job training. To complete patient related data
and partake in research. Provision of Support to Nursing Services: To assist
with relief duties of the supervisor and act as junior shift-leader on both day
and night shift. To partake in overall specialized unit functions, i.e. team
building Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development:
To maintain the Code of Conduct: Public Service. Professional Body. Seek
learning opportunities: In-service training.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Berend Tel No: (054) 332 9094
APPLICATION : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resource offices
at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, couriered via postal services to C/O Upington 26
Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801 or E-Mailed at
vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application
register when an application is hand delivered.
SALARY : Grade 1: R324 384 – R376 458.per annum
Grade 2: R396 132 – R459 726.per annum
Grade 3: R476 367 – R601 638 per annum
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Degree/Diploma in Nursing) or equivalent
qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse.
Experience: Grade 1: No experience required, Grade 2: A minimum of ten (10)
years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a
Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing, Grade 3: A minimum of
twenty (20) years appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after
registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
DUTIES : Execute duties and functions with proficiency within prescripts of the applicable
legislation. Provide safe therapeutic environment. Monitor patient activities.
Perform standard procedures in terms of policies and procedures. Adopt
multidisciplinary approach to promote holistic patient/client care. Maintain
clinical competence by ensuring that scientific principles of nursing care are
implemented. Maintain accurate and complete patient records. Maintain client
satisfaction through quality service innovation and professional nursing care by
upholding the Batho Pele principles and patient’s rights. Implementation of
standards to ensure adherence to National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital
measures. To ensure efficient and effective utilisation of resources. Render
quality nursing care to patients to take overall management of the unit in the
absence of the Operational Manager. Evaluate staff performance adhering to
the set standards of the (EPMDS). Motivate, couch and mentor staff.
Management and control of scheduled drugs. Required to work day and night
duty. Any other duties as required by the supervisor.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Berend Tel No: (054) 332 9094
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resource offices
at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, couriered via postal services to C/O Upington 26
Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801 or E-Mailed at
vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application
register when an application is hand delivered.
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 614 – R250 500 per annum
Grade 2: R262 287 – R298 932 per annum
Grade 3: R306 798 – R382 107 per annum
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital
REQUIRMENTS : Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Staff Nurse Registration
with the SANC as Staff Nurse. Experience: Grade 1: No experience required,
Grade 2: A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/ recognisable experience in
nursing after registration with SANC as a Staff nurse Grade 3: A minimum of
twenty (20) years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after
registration with SANC as Staff Nurse.
DUTIES : To execute duties and functions with proficiency under the direct Supervision
of a Professional Nurse as laid down by the Nursing Act. Provide nursing care
duties, which may include multi-task that, are Structured and mainly well
defined in respect of the following: Execute nursing care plans for patients.
Monitor vital signs and observe reactions to medication and treatments.
Promote and Maintain hygiene, comfort and re-assurance of patients.
Supervise and maintain fluid balance, oxygen and sensory functions of
patients. Promote healing of wounds, fractures and protection of the skin.
Prepare for and assist with diagnostic and therapeutic Acts performed by a
registered person. Prepare for and assist with Ward specific procedures and
anaesthetics. Care for the dying and deceased patient. Direct relatives/friends
to the appropriate person for enquiries or in cases of bereavement. Assist the
sister-in-charge to provide a safe and therapeutic environment that allows for
the practice of safe and standard procedures and may occasionally compare
possible courses of action mainly using these procedures. Provide nursing
assistance to medical and other nursing professionals. Implementation of
standards to ensure adherence to National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital
measures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Berend Tel No: (054) 332 9094
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resource offices
at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, couriered via postal services to C/O Upington 26
Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801 or E-Mailed at
vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application
register when an application is hand delivered.
SALARY : Grade 1: R174 261 – R196 305 per annum
Grade 2: R203 271 – R227 286 per annum
Grade 3: R239 559 – R294 513 per annum
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Qualification that allows registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant
(Enrolled Nurse assistant). Experience: Grade 1: No experience required,
Grade 2: A minimum of ten (10) years appropriate/ recognisable experience in
nursing after registration with SANC as a Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A
minimum of twenty (20) years appropriate/ recognisable experience after
registration with the SANC as a Nursing Assistant.
DUTIES : Assist patients with activities of daily living. Provide elementary clinical nursing
care. Maintain professional Growth /ethical standards and self-development.
Maintain hygiene of patients. Provide nutrition. Assist with elimination process.
Measure, interpret and record vital signs. Operate all relevant apparatus and
equipment. Assist professional nurses with clinical procedures. Preparation of
patients for diagnostic and surgical procedures. Maintain the code of conduct
as required in the Public Service. Implementation of standards to ensure
adherence to National Core Standards and Ideal Hospital measures.
ENQUIRIES : Mr JP Berend Tel No: (054) 332 9094
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resource offices
at Dr Harry Surtie Hospital, couriered via postal services to C/O Upington 26
Drive and Turner Street, Upington, 8801 or E-Mailed at
vacancies.dhsh@ncdoh.gov.za. All applicants must complete an application
register when an application is hand delivered.
SALARY : Grade 1: R646 per hour
Grade 2: R737 per hour
Grade 3: R853 per hour
CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Grade 1: (less than 5 years’ experience as a Specialist), Grade 2: (At least 5
years, but less than 10 years as a Specialist), hour Grade 3: (10 years and
more experience as a Specialist) An MBChB degree and registration with the
Health Professional Council of South Africa HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in
Psychiatry. Experience or additional qualification in Forensic Psychiatry
(advantageous). Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act No. 17 of 2002,
Child Justice Act 75 of 2008 and Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977. Ability to
work collaboratively with judicial, correctional, and clinical teams.
DUTIES : Conduct 30-day forensic psychiatric observations in terms of Sections 77, 78,
and 79 of the CPA (Act 51 of 1977). Perform short forensic psychiatric
evaluations of accused persons referred by the courts. Provide expert
psychiatric reports for both adult and child forensic assessments. Participate in
multidisciplinary team case discussions and provide clinical guidance to
registrars and psychologists. Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and clinical
standards in forensic mental health practice. Assist with multidisciplinary
management of Forensic state patients.
ENQUIRIES : Dr. NK Kirimi Tel No: (053) 802 3600
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the front reception of
Northern Cape Department of Health, James Exum Building, 144 Dutoitspan
Road, Kimberley or emailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za