NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

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NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed application form Z83 obtainable from any Public Service Department or any Public Service Administration website. The fully completed and signed Z83 should be accompanied by a detailed/comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, indicating positions held, dates and key performance responsibilities. Only short-listed 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 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. 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, qualification verification and employment verification). 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. 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 request for certified documents will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The Human Resource Administration of the Department will inform shortlisted candidate for a post to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications must be submitted for all posts. 
 
 

OTHER POSTS
 
 
MEDICAL OFFICER REF NO: NCDOH 11/2026 (X5 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum 
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum 
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum 
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees 1 year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised 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. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised 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. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised 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. 
 
DUTIES : The candidate will be expected to render quality patient-care for all patients within in the relevant unit. Examine, investigate, diagnose and the treatment of patients. Participation in activities within the discipline including case presentation and other departmental/unit meetings. Render applicable administration function, attend meetings, workshops and training as directed by the Head of Department. Observe and comply with all departmental policies and guidelines regulating employment relationships and clinical functioning. Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor and other senior officials. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr D Theys Tel No: (053) 830 2102 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the James Exum Building, Room 29, couriered via postal services to 144 Du Toitspan Road, James Exum Building, Kimberley Hospital Complex, Kimberley, 8301 or emailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za
All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER: SPECIALTY REF NO: NCDOH 12/2026 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R693 096 per annum 
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification, with a duration of at least 1 year, accredited with the SANC in Critical care Nursing/ General or Nursing Child. Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognisable experience in the specific specialty after obtaining the 1-year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. Valid Driver’s Licence. Knowledge and training in Chemotherapy will be an added advantage.
 
DUTIES : Coordination of optimal, holistic specialised nursing care provided within the set standards and professional/legal framework. Manage effectively the utilisation and supervision of resource both physical and human resources. Coordination of the provision of effective training and research. Provision of effective support of nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OPERATIONAL MANAGER: GENERAL REF NO: NCDOH 13/2026 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : R549 192 per annum 
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Diploma/degree in nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the Professions Council: Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse. Experience: A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Inherent requirement of the job: Assist with after-hour, night duty and weekend duties as per Nursing Management allocations in the hospital, when required. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Principles of Management: Supervisory, leadership, problem solving decision making, public speaking, conflict resolution and interpersonal/communication skills, the ability to function independently as well as part of the multi-disciplinary team and have Good organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. Knowledge of Nursing legislation related legal and ethical nursing practices and framework. Human Resources, Labour relations legislation and Financial Management, including computer literacy (i.e. Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). 
 
DUTIES : Responsible for the co-ordination and delivery of within the relevant departments, participation and implementation of audits and planned improvement initiatives. Participate in formulation, monitoring and implementation of policies, guidelines, standards, procedures and regulations pertaining to nursing care within the relevant Department. Provide effective support, perform nightshift duties as required, management of human, material and financial resources, as well as the Functional Business FBU management principles. Manage staff performance, training and personal development of self and subordinates including management of underperformance and grievances. Collect, provide and use relevant information for the enhancement of service delivery, including participation in and encouragement of nursing research. Maintain ethical standards and promote professional development. 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 

CLINICAL PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (CCMT/ART) REF NO: NCDOH 14/2026 (X1 POST) 
SALARY : R549 192 per annum 
CENTRE : Namakwa District 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES : Provide direct support, guidance and mentoring to health facilities with an aim of improving quality of patient care. Ensure that clinical audits are conducted at a sub-district level and development of quality improvement plans. Participate in the formulation of the District Treatment, Care & Support operational and business planning process. Participate in provincial, district and sub-district HAST meetings i.e district quarterly performance reviews, provincial reviews/nerve centre meetings. Lead the district to achieve the 959595 strategy for HIV with much focus on the 2nd and 3rd 95 of the treatment cascade. Work in close collaboration with other stakeholders i.e Care & Support coordinator to implement HAST programme activities and improve programme outcomes. Collaborate with the district master trainer to capacitate health care workers on guidelines and new programmatic mandates. Compile monthly/adhoc reports as and when needed and submit to supervisor and provincial CCMT manager. Monitor performance of programmatic data elements. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D. Grootboom, Ms. EA Cloete Tel No: (027) 712 1078 (Namakwa District) 
APPLICATIONS : For Namakwa District: Applications must be e-mailed to namakwaapplications@gmail.com and hand delivered or couriered via postal services to 7 Rivierstreet, Springbok, Postal address: Private Bag X10, Springbok, 8240. Applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DIAGNOSTIC RADIOGRAPHER REF NO: NCDOH 15/2026 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R397 233 per annum 
Grade 2: R463 941 per annum 
Grade 3: R543 099 per annum 
CENTRE : Robert Mangaliso Sobukwe Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Matric Certificate with Diploma/B Tech Degree in Diagnostic Radiography. Current Proof of Registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Diagnostic Radiographer. Must have completed Community Service as per the Diagnostic Radiographer. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 year's appropriate experience in the relevant profession after registration with HPCSA as Diagnostic Radiographer. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Knowledge And Skills: Computer literacy essential. Good interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Knowledge of current DOH policies governing the Health sector and Radiograph and profession. Experience in Digital Radiography. Experience in utilisation of computerised Radiography system is recommended. Excellent time management skills and must have knowledge of public service legislation governing the health sector and radiography profession. Compliance in budgeting, radiographic quality assurance, National Core standards, Safety and Infection control principles. Training and supervision of students. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Must have a good understanding of public.
 
DUTIES : Provide and manage imaging procedures as requested by the doctors. Evaluate requests forms by verifying patient information and ensuring patient history and examination correspond. Operate radiological equipment correctly for specific exam. Interrogate images. Ensure an even flow of patient at all times. Ensure adherence to radiation, health and safety protocols. Manage staff radiation procedure and ensure that all staff wear their devices at all times. Protect patient and colleagues from radiation. Monitor personal radiation exposure. Adhere to all infection control policies. Conduct patient care and quality assurance. Ensure patient safety at all times. Protect patient confidentiality. Conduct quality control and safe-keep equipment. Have knowledge of all equipment and troubleshooting when there is a breakdown. Assist and implement quality control procedures. Train junior staff. Report machine faults to Radiographers in charge. Ensure staff/student development. Present for in-service training sessions. Training junior staff at CT/MRI. Develop protocols for CT/MRI. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms J Du Plooy Tel No: (053) 802 2911 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the HRM 3rd Floor Admin Building or e-mailed at rmshhr@ncpg.gov.za
All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.

​SOCIAL WORKER REF NO: NCDOH 16/2026 (X1 POST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 per annum
Grade 2: R397 119 per annum 
Grade 3: R477 564.per annum 
Grade 4: R585 441 per annum 
 
CENTRE : Namakwa District 
REQUIREMENTS : Formal Tertiary qualification in Social Work (Bachelor of Social Arts) that allows professional registration with the SACSSP. Registration with the SACSSP (South African Council for Social Service Profession) as a Social Worker. A valid Driver’s. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ experience in social work after registration as Social Worker with the SACSSP. Valid Driver’s license. 
 
DUTIES : Establish social work services and network for the Institution and maintain communication with stakeholders. Ensure that social work service with regard to the care, support and protection of individuals, groups, families through relevant programmes is rendered. Keep up to date with new developments in the social work field. Undertake social work research and development and contribute to the development of policies. Render a holistic social work services to individual groups and community using all methods of social work practices. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recommended interventions, reports on progress and identify. Further amended interventions to address identified conditions. Liaise / attend meetings with other departments and nongovernmental institutions to take 107 cognizance of the latest developments in the relevant fields. Produce and maintain qualitative and quantitative records of social work interventions processes and Outcomes. Implement social welfare programme in accordance with the need of the community and Government priorities. Supervise all administrative functions required in the unit and undertake the higher level of administrative functions. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Mr D. Grootboom, Ms. EA Cloete Tel No: (027) 712 1078 (Namakwa District) 
APPLICATIONS : For Namakwa District: Applications must be e-mailed to namakwaapplications@gmail.com and hand delivered or couriered via postal services to 7 Rivierstreet, Springbok, Postal address: Private Bag X10, Springbok, 8240. Applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE: GENERAL REF NO: NCDOH 17/2026 (X4 POSTS) 
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 : Degree/Diploma in Nursing or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
STAFF NURSE REF NO: NCDOH 18/2026 (X1 POST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R220 614.– R246 798 per annum 
Grade 2: R262 287 – R294 513 per annum 
Grade 3: R306 798 – R376 458 per annum 
CENTRE : Dr Harry Surtie Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : 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. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NURSING ASSISTANT REF NO: NCDOH 19/2026 (X3 POSTS) 
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.