DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Enrolled Nursing Assistant

Salary or stipendGrade 1: R181 230 – R207 225 per annum. Other benefits (medical aid optional), housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements) CENTRE Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick

The Department of Health is looking for a Enrolled Nursing Assistant. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

KwaZulu-NatalApplications close 17 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/323, page 254

Reference number
UMG 10/2026 (X16 POSTS)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
17 November 2026

What you will need

  • Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council.
  • Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles.
  • Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure.
  • Elementary communication skills.
  • Elementary writing skills.
  • Ability to function as part of a team.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse Assistant.
  • Ability to perform structured tasks under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Empathy, sensitivity and drive for excellence.
  • Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations.
  • Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations.
  • Skills in organising and planning scheduled

Experience

Experience: No experience required.

Professional registration

Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. Ability to perform structured tasks under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles.
  • Elementary communication skills.
  • Elementary writing skills.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Skills in organising and planning scheduled

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23 Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to [email protected]. FOR ATTENTION : Mr VM Mvelase

Please note

  • The following documents must be submitted: Amended application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department 255 OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.
  • The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
  • Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application.
  • Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only.
  • No faxed applications will be considered.
  • The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g.
  • UMG 05/2019.Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s.
  • The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA for the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience 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.
  • Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, however correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
  • that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.

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