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Enrolled Nursing Assistant

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick Posted 31 Oct 2026 Closes in 17 days
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Vacancy at a glance

Reference number UMG 10/2026
DPSA post POST39/323
Company / organisation DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Location Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick
Salary Grade 1: R181 230 – R207 225 p.a.. Other benefits (medical aid optional), housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements)
Posted 31 Oct 2026
Closing date 17 Nov 2026

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Overview

Key requirements include: Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent; Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council.

Requirements

  • Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
  • Experience: No experience required
  • 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 organizing and planning scheduled

Responsibilities

Duties are not separately listed in our source data. Review the original advert for the employer’s description of the work.

How to apply

Application instructions from the official source

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

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Enquiries

Recruitment enquiries

Mrs ST Chule Tel No: (033) 330 6146, Ext. 113

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