JOBS AT NORTHERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
Northern Cape Department of Health Vacancies 2026
Closing Date: 6 March 2026
The Northern Cape Department of Health invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of vacant posts at hospitals, community health centres, and health facilities across the Northern Cape Province.
These vacancies span medical, nursing, administrative, financial, and support service categories. The Department is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and employment equity, and applications from suitably qualified candidates are encouraged.
All applications must be submitted on or before 6 March 2026.
Applicants are required to submit a completed Z83 Application Form together with a detailed curriculum vitae. Certified copies of qualifications and identity documents will be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
Available Health Professional Vacancies
Medical Officer – Springbok Hospital
Salary: R1 001 349 – R1 322 352 per annum
Requirements:
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Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner
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Relevant medical qualification
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Valid driver’s licence
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Computer literacy
Key Duties:
Diagnosis and treatment of patients, provision of clinical care, and participation in departmental and hospital programmes.
Pharmacist – Joe Slovo Community Health Centre
Salary: R848 862 – R1 062 183 per annum
Requirements:
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Registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist
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Recognised pharmacy qualification
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Valid driver’s licence
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Computer proficiency
Key Duties:
Medicine management, pharmaceutical care services, and monitoring of medicine expenditure.
Professional Nurse (General) – Namakwa District
Salary: R324 384 – R601 638 per annum
Requirements:
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Nursing qualification (R425)
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Registration with SANC
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Relevant experience according to grade
Key Duties:
Implementation of nursing care plans and maintenance of quality patient care standards.
Operational Manager – Primary Health Care
Salary: R693 096 per annum
Requirements:
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Nursing qualification with SANC registration
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Post-basic qualification in Primary Health Care
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Extensive nursing and management experience
Key Duties:
Management of primary health care services and coordination of clinical programmes.
Operational Manager – Quality Assurance
Salary: R549 192 per annum
Requirements:
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Professional Nurse qualification
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SANC registration
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Nursing experience
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Quality assurance training (advantageous)
Key Duties:
Implementation of patient safety programmes and quality improvement initiatives.
Staff Nurse and Nursing Assistant Posts
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Staff Nurse
Salary: R220 614 – R376 458 per annum -
Nursing Assistant
Salary: R174 261 – R294 513 per annum
Duties:
Support patient care activities and assist professional nursing staff.
Administrative and Management Vacancies
Deputy Director: Corporate Services
Salary: R896 436 per annum
Requirements:
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Diploma in Human Resource Management
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Minimum of 5 years HR experience
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Management experience
Key Duties:
Implementation of HR policies and management of employee relations.
Assistant Director: HR Compliance
Salary: R468 459 per annum
Requirements:
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Human Resource Management Diploma
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HR experience
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Knowledge of labour and HR legislation
Key Duties:
Conducting HR audits and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Administrative Officer Posts
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Positions available:
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Work-Study Officer
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Organisational Development Officer
These roles focus on organisational design, job evaluation, and HR support services.
Supervisory Clerk Posts
Salary: R325 101 per annum
Units include:
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Conditions of Service
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Recruitment and Selection
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Finance
These positions provide administrative support within HR and financial operations.
Entry-Level Government Vacancies
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Administrative Clerk (Supply Chain): R228 321 per annum
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Finance Clerk: R228 321 per annum
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Driver: R193 359 per annum
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Cleaner: R138 486 per annum
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Groundsman: R138 486 per annum
Minimum requirements range from Grade 10 to Grade 12, depending on the position.
How to Apply
Applications must include:
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Completed Z83 application form
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Updated curriculum vitae
Applications may be submitted via:
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Email
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Courier service
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Hand delivery
Separate applications must be submitted for each post applied for.
Important Information
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Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents
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Background checks will be conducted
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Applicants not contacted within eight (8) weeks should consider their application unsuccessful
Closing Date
6 March 2026
Applicants are advised to apply early to avoid disappointment.
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