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). 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.

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PROFESSIONAL NURSE SPECIALTY (PSYCHIATRY) REF NO: NCDOH 149/2025 (X2 POSTS) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R476 367 – R549 192 per annum 
Grade 2: R583 989 – R713 253 per annum 
CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Health and DRTB Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. 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 specialities: Mental health nursing, child psychiatric nursing relevant speciality. Experience: Grade 1: Minimum of 4 years’ experience appropriate/ recognizable in nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the 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 a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing - At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/ recognizable experience in the specific speciality after obtaining the 1 year post basic qualification in the relevant specialty. 
 
DUTIES : Provide optimal, holistic, specialised nursing care with set standards and within a professional / legal framework. Effective utilisation of resources. Provide support to nursing services. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Provide clinical services for severe chronic mental illness within a professional/legal framework. Provide clinical advice and support to MO’s in managing Mental Illness. Effective management of human resources and assist with supervisory functions. Participate in training, research, mortality and morbidity meetings and clinical governance meetings. Management and completion of all administrative tasks related to nursing. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms VB Pearce Tel No: (053) 802 3604 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resources offices of Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital, couriered via postal services to Portion 84, Bultfontein Farm Number 80 on R31 Barkley Road Kimberley 8301 E-Mailed to NChealthhr@NCDOH.co.za. All applicants must complete the application register when an application is hand delivered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST REF NO: NCDOH 150/2025 (X1 POST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R397 233 per annum 
Grade 2: R463 961 per annum 
Grade 3: R 543 099 per annum 
CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Health and DRTB Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : A degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the HPCSA. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Independent registration with HPCSA. A driver’s licence will be an advantage. Experience: Grade 1: None or 1-year relevant experience, after registration as an Occupational Therapist with recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Occupational Therapist. Grade 2: 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist or 11 years’ relevant experience, after registration as a Radiographer with recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Occupational Therapist. Grade 3: 20 years’ appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist or 21 years relevant Experience, after registration as an Occupational Therapist with recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified Occupational Therapist. 
 
DUTIES : Provide an Occupational Therapy service to Mental Health Care Users (Acute and chronic). Execute optimal and evidence based Occupational Therapy intervention for individual and group treatment for in – and out – patients primarily for Psychiatric patients and in all other areas of OT if deemed necessary by the HOD. Administer standardized and clinical assessments to patients requiring FCEs and other clinical reports. Develop own skills and knowledge on continuing basis by participating in regular MDT case discussions, identifying and attending relevant courses, workshops, work groups etc. Plan and implement health awareness campaigns and staff in service training. Execute all patients and departmental related administrative tasks including data compilation, stock management, various internal and external meetings and submission of monthly reports. Administer PMDS and evaluation of support staff. Participate in the mentorship and training of community service therapists, OTT and students. Adhere to NCS and other quality assurance requirements. Participate and implement the departmental policy on training and continuous professional development to ensure departmental standards effective patient service 
 
ENQUIRIES : Dr AJ Malgas Tel No: (053) 802 6300 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital HRM Admin or E-Mailed to NChealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete the application register when an application is hand delivered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SOCIAL WORKER REF NO: NCDOH 151/2025 (X1 POST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R325 200 – R376 725 per annum 
Grade 2: R 397 119 – R453 201 per annum 
Grade 3: R477 564 – R553 083 per annum 
Grade 4: R585 441 – R715 023 per annum 
CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Registration with the South African Council of Social Professions as a Social Worker, Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SACSP as a Social Worker, Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Social Worker after registration with the SACSP, Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience as a Social Worker after registration with the SACSP, Grade 4: A minimum of 30 years’ appropriate experience as a Social Worker after registration with the SACSP. Skills Profile: Organizational skills, Job knowledge, good communication skills (verbal and written), Interpersonal skills, Conflict management skills, Problem Solving skills. 
 
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 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms E Marekwa Tel No: (053) 802 3600 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human resources offices of Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital, couriered via postal services to Portion 84, Bultfontein Farm Number 80 on R31 Barkley Road Kimberley 8301 E-Mailed to NChealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete the application register when an application is hand delivered. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PROFESSIONAL NURSE GENERAL REF NO: NCDOH 152/2025 (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 : Northern Cape Mental Health and DRTB Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse. Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with psychiatry as a prerequisite. Experience: Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience appropriate /recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. 
 
DUTIES : Supervise and ensure the provision of an effective and efficient patient care through adequate nursing care. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of nursing care plan and evaluation thereof. Provide relevant health information to health care users to assist in achieving optimal health care and rehabilitation of patients. Maintain constructive working relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter professional, inter-sectorial and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Manage and monitor proper utilization of human, financial and physical resources: Participate in the analysis, formulation and implementation of nursing guidelines, practices, standards and procedures. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms VB Pearce Tel No: (053) 802 3604 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human Resources offices of Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital, couriered via postal services to Portion 84, Bultfontein Farm Number 80 on R31 Barkley Road Kimberley 8301 E-Mailed to nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete the application register when an application is hand delivered 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PHARMACIST ASSISTANT (POST BASIC) REF NO: NCDOH 153/2025 (X1 POST) 
SALARY : Grade 1: R264 750 per annum 
Grade 2: R306 411 per annum 
Grade 3: R330 540 per annum 
CENTRE : Northern Cape Mental Health and DRTB Hospital 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) after registration with the SAPC. 
 
DUTIES : Assist in training of Learner Basic Pharmacist Assistants. Procure, store and distribute medical stock throughout the institution. Optimally counsel patients. Effective stock control. Inform staff in all hospital departments with regard to medicine, relative medicine costs and cost-effective usage. Provide pharmaceutical service to hospital departments and primary health care facilities. Collect information for research purposes. Provide an effective support service to the Pharmacists within the District. 
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms. C Schoeman Tel No: (053) 802 3600 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered to the Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital HRM Admin or E-Mailed to NChealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete the application register when an application is hand deleiverd. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
NURSING ASSISTANT GRADE REF NO: NCDOH 154/2025 (X10 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 : Northern Cape Mental Health and DRTB Hospital 
 
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 Nursing Assistant. Experience: Grade 1: None, Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as Nursing Assistant. 
 
DUTIES : Provide elementary nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards. Implement and development of basic patient care plans to provide quality patient care. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legal and ethical framework i.e., Acts, policies, SOP’s, guidelines and protocols governing the public service and Nursing Practice. Demonstrate basic knowledge of ideal Hospital Realization and maintenance. Effective utilization of resources, maintenance of proper and accurate record keeping. Demonstrate basic communication with patients, Supervisors, and colleagues. Willing to rotate through department and work night duty. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support the managers to ensure quality nursing care.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms VB Pearce Tel No: (053) 802 3604 
APPLICATIONS : Please note applications can be hand delivered at the Human resources offices of Northern Cape Mental Health Hospital, couriered via postal services to Portion 84, Bultfontein Farm Number 80 on R31 Barkley Road Kimberley 8301 E-Mailed to NChealthhr@ncpg.gov.za. All applicants must complete the application register when an application is hand delivered.