Nursing assistant Grade 1 post at Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital. R181 230 to R207 225 plus 13th cheque and housing allowance. Closes 23 October 2026.
| Job Title | Nursing Assistant Grade 1 |
| Employer | KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health |
| Reference Number | UMZ02/2026 |
| Category | Nursing |
| Location | Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full time |
| Date Posted | 2 October 2026 |
| Closing Date | 23 October 2026 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R181 230 – R207 225 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Grade 12 / Matric |
About this Nursing Assistant Grade 1 position
Introduction
Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal is hiring a nursing assistant at Grade 1. You would provide basic clinical nursing care and help patients with daily living activities, including shift work, nights, weekends and public holidays. The pay is R181 230 to R207 225 per year, with a 13th cheque, a housing allowance, optional medical aid and a danger allowance. You must be registered with the South African Nursing Council. The reference number is UMZ02/2026 and applications close on 23 October 2026.
Nursing assistants are essential in mental health care, where patience and steady communication make a difference to patients. You must hold a nursing assistant certificate and current SANC registration, and the 2026 registration receipt is required. The advert warns that work includes night shifts, weekends and public holidays, so think about transport and family arrangements. The benefits listed, including a 13th cheque, a housing allowance, optional medical aid and a danger allowance, make the total package larger than the base salary. Quote the reference number exactly as advertised, because the hospital warns that mistakes can lead to disqualification.
About the Employer
Umzimkhulu Psychiatric Hospital is a KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health facility providing mental health care.
Responsibilities
• Provide basic clinical nursing care within the scope of practice
• Assist patients with the activities of daily living
• Apply nursing standards, policies and procedures
• Take part in continuous professional development
• Work shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
Required Qualifications
• Senior Certificate or Grade 12 or equivalent
• A nursing assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council
• Current SANC registration (2026 receipt)
• Knowledge of nursing care processes and relevant statutes such as the Nursing Act and Patients' Rights Charter
• Good elementary communication and writing skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Job Benefits and Perks
Listed benefits are a 13th cheque, a housing allowance (subject to the prescribed requirements), optional medical aid and a danger allowance.
How to Apply
Email Umzimkhulu.E-Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za, post to the Human Resource Manager, Umzimkhulu Hospital, Private Bag X514, Umzimkhulu, 3297, or use the application box at the hospital. Submit a completed Z83 and CV, and quote the reference number.
Enquiries: Ms PN Mbelu, (039) 259 0310.
Use the new Z83 form, quote the reference number and make sure your application reaches the department before the closing date.
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