The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has announced a wide range of job opportunities across hospitals, community health centres, district offices and other healthcare facilities in the province. The vacancies cover nursing, medical, allied health, administration, finance, supply chain, technical services, pharmacy and general support positions.
These opportunities provide qualified professionals, healthcare workers, administrative personnel, artisans and support staff with an opportunity to build their careers within the public healthcare sector. A large number of the advertised positions are permanent, while selected opportunities are offered on a contract or sessional basis.
Why Work at the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness?
Working within the Western Cape public healthcare system provides employees with the opportunity to contribute directly to healthcare delivery across communities in the province.
Employees may gain experience in different clinical and administrative environments, including regional hospitals, district hospitals, community health centres, specialist facilities and departmental offices. Moreover, the wide range of occupational categories allows qualified applicants to pursue opportunities that match their education, professional registration and experience.
The vacancies also cover both clinical and non-clinical functions, making the recruitment drive relevant to applicants from diverse professional backgrounds.
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Vacancies 2026 Overview
The current vacancies include opportunities at facilities such as Groote Schuur Hospital, George Regional Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Tygerberg Hospital, Karl Bremer Hospital, Wesfleur Hospital, Caledon Hospital, Stellenbosch Hospital, Khayelitsha CHC, Hermanus CDC and several other healthcare institutions across the Western Cape.
Nursing and Clinical Vacancies
Available nursing and clinical opportunities include:
- Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – Female Pre Discharge Ward 3, Valkenberg Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Theatre and Day Ward, New Somerset Hospital – 3 posts
- Nursing Assistant Grade 1 to 3 – Family Medicine, George Regional Hospital – 3 posts
- Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – Paeds Ground and Paeds OPD, George Regional Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – General: GIT, Surgery Relief, ENT & Plastic, Groote Schuur Hospital – 3 posts
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Trauma and Emergency, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
- Assistant Manager Nursing – General, Night Duty, Helderberg Hospital
- Operational Manager Nursing – Primary Health Care, Langebaan Clinic, Diazville CDC and Hanna Coetzee CDC – 3 posts
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – General: Chronic Ward, ID Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Psychiatry, Drakenstein Sub-district
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Paediatrics Ward, Metro TB Hospital Complex
- Primary Health Care Manager, Drakenstein PHC
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – General Nursing, Drakenstein Sub-district
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Trauma and Emergency, Stellenbosch Hospital
- Operational Manager Nursing – Primary Health Care, Grabouw CHC
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Theatre and Day Ward, George Regional Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Maternity Clinical Facilitator, George Regional Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – General Nursing: General Ward, Wesfleur Hospital – 2 posts
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty Nursing: Nephrology, George Regional Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Obstetrics, George Regional Hospital
- Operational Manager Nursing – Specialty: Theatre and CSSD, Vredenburg Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty: Advanced Midwifery, Khayelitsha CHC
- Operational Manager Nursing – Specialty: Operating Theatre, Groote Schuur Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – General Nursing, Murraysburg Hospital
- Assistant Manager Nursing – Primary Health Care, Hermanus CDC
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty Nursing: ICU High Care & Renal, George Regional Hospital
- Professional Nurse Grade 1 to 2 – Specialty Nursing: Paediatrics Ward and Paediatric OPD, George Regional Hospital
Medical and Allied Health Vacancies
The department is also recruiting professionals in several medical and allied health disciplines, including:
- Audiologist Grade 1 to 3 – Garden Route District Office
- Physiotherapist Grade 1 to 3 – Kleinvlei CDC
- Social Worker Grade 1 to 4 – Mental Health Roving Team (ACT), Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure
- Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 – General Surgery, Karl Bremer Hospital – Sessional, 20 hours per week, 12-month contract
- Medical Officer Grade 1 to Grade 3 – Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Mitchells Plain District Hospital
- Clinical Technologist Grade 1 to 3 – Critical Care, Tygerberg Hospital
- Pharmacist Grade 1 to 3 – New Somerset Hospital
- Oral Hygienist Grade 1 to 3 – Oral Health Centre – Sessional, 28 hours per week, contract until 30 September 2027
- Pharmacist Assistant (Post Basic) Grade 1 to 3 – Overberg District Office
Administration and Human Resources Vacancies
Applicants with administrative, information management and human resources backgrounds can apply for positions including:
- Administrative Officer – Support Services, Wesfleur Hospital
- Administration Clerk – Support, Emergency Medical Services
- Administration Clerk – Information Management, Stellenbosch PHC
- Administration Clerk – Information Management, Khayelitsha District Hospital
- Administration Clerk – Information Management, Dr Abdurahman Community Day Centre
- Administration Clerk – Information Management – 2 posts, Kensington CDC and Du Noon CHC
- Administration Clerk – Admissions: Fees Department, Groote Schuur Hospital
- Administration Clerk – Admissions, Stellenbosch Hospital
- Administration Clerk – Information Management, Karl Bremer Hospital
- Senior Administrative Officer – Human Resources and Labour Relations, Alexandra Hospital
- Senior Administrative Officer – Finance & Supply Chain Management, Caledon Hospital
- Administration Clerk – Supply Chain Management, West Coast TB Complex
- Administration Clerk – Supply Chain Management, Directorate: Engineering and Technical Support Services, Head Office, Cape Town
- Liaison Officer – Quality Assurance, George Regional Hospital
Finance, Supply Chain and Stores Vacancies
There are also opportunities within financial administration, procurement, supply chain and stores operations, including:
- General Worker Stores – Supply Chain Management, Lentegeur Hospital
- General Stores Assistant, Caledon Hospital
- Senior Administrative Officer – Finance & Supply Chain Management, Caledon Hospital
- Administration Clerk – Supply Chain Management, West Coast TB Complex
- Administration Clerk – Supply Chain Management, Engineering and Technical Support Services, Head Office
Artisan and Support Vacancies
Technical and general support opportunities include:
- Artisan Assistant, George Regional Hospital
- Artisan Production Grade A to C – Building and Civils, Groote Schuur Hospital
- Artisan Production Grade A to C – Plumbing, Caledon Hospital
- Cleaner, Murraysburg Hospital
These positions support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of healthcare facilities throughout the province.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility requirements vary according to the position. Applicants should therefore carefully review the specific requirements attached to the vacancy they wish to pursue.
Professional positions generally require the relevant qualification, professional registration where applicable, and the required level of clinical or occupational experience. Administrative, technical and support positions have their own education, skills and experience requirements.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the minimum requirements before submitting an application and should provide all documents requested in the official vacancy advertisement.
Closing Dates
The listed vacancies have different closing dates:
- Staff Nurse Grade 1 to 3 – Female Pre Discharge Ward 3: 02 October 2026
- The majority of the listed vacancies: 05 October 2026
Applicants should not wait until the final day to submit their applications. In particular, the Staff Nurse position at Valkenberg Hospital has an earlier closing date of 02 October 2026.
How to Apply
Applicants interested in the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness vacancies should follow the official application procedure specified for each position.
Before applying, candidates should:
- Identify the position that matches their qualifications and professional background.
- Read the complete vacancy advertisement and confirm the minimum requirements.
- Prepare the required application form and supporting documents.
- Ensure that qualifications, registrations and other required information are correctly recorded.
- Use the prescribed application method for the relevant vacancy.
- Submit the application before the stated closing date.
Because application requirements can differ between positions, candidates should carefully follow the instructions attached to the specific vacancy rather than assuming that the same procedure applies to every post.
Tips to Boost Your Application
A strong application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Match your qualifications to the post: Apply for positions where your education, professional registration and experience correspond with the stated requirements.
Check professional registration: Candidates applying for regulated healthcare professions should ensure that their professional registration and supporting documentation are current where required.
Review your application: Check all forms and supporting documents before submission to avoid missing important information.
Apply for suitable positions: With many different vacancies available, focus on positions that match your actual qualifications and experience.
Submit early: Applying before the deadline gives you time to correct potential issues with your application.
Final Thought
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness vacancies provide opportunities across a broad range of healthcare, administrative, technical and support occupations. From professional nurses, medical officers, pharmacists and allied health professionals to administrative clerks, artisans, stores personnel and general workers, the recruitment drive includes positions at facilities across the Western Cape.
Applicants who meet the requirements should review the full details of their preferred position, prepare the required documentation and submit their applications before the applicable closing date, particularly noting the 02 October 2026 deadline for the Valkenberg Hospital Staff Nurse position and the 05 October 2026 deadline for most of the other vacancies listed above.
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