Looking for healthcare jobs you can apply for with just a Grade 12 certificate? This is your chance to step into the health sector and make a real difference in your community.
The Xhariep District Office is currently hiring 10 Lay Counsellors, a role similar to a community healthcare worker focused on HIV prevention, testing, and support services.
Job Overview
- Position: Lay Counsellor (x10 posts)
- Reference Number: h/x31/2026
- Location: Xhariep District Office
- Job Type: Contract
- Salary: R4 448.06 stipend per month
- Closing Date: 10 April 2026
Minimum Requirements
To qualify for this opportunity in healthcare, you must have:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent
- Ability to communicate in English and at least one African language
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic counselling skills (advantageous but not required)
What You’ll Do (Key Duties)
This role is ideal if you want to gain hands-on experience in healthcare jobs focused on community outreach. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing HIV Testing Services (HTS) in communities and workplaces
- Supporting pregnant women through health initiatives
- Conducting HIV, TB, and STI screening and referrals
- Offering risk reduction counselling
- Obtaining informed consent before testing
- Performing finger-prick HIV rapid tests
- Recording and managing daily service data
- Submitting outreach reports according to procedures
- Promoting Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC)
- Encouraging HIV prevention methods, including lubricant use
Why This is a Great Healthcare Opportunity
If you’re trying to break into healthcare jobs, this role offers:
- Entry with Grade 12 only
- Real-world experience in public health
- Opportunity to work directly with communities
- Valuable skills in counselling and patient care
- A pathway into careers in nursing, social work, or health promotion
Important Note
The official job title is Lay Counsellor, but the role is closely related to a community healthcare worker, focusing on outreach, counselling, and prevention services.
How to Apply
Make sure you submit your application before the deadline:
Closing Date: 10 April 2026
For enquiries, contact:
- Mr M D Kgasane
- Tel: (051) 713 8050
Tips to Increase Your Chances
- Create a clear and professional CV
- Include any community work, volunteering, or counselling experience
- Highlight your communication skills
- Apply early to avoid missing the deadline
Healthcare jobs are in high demand across South Africa, and opportunities like this don’t require years of study to get started.
If you have a passion for helping others and want to gain experience in the health sector, this Lay Counsellor opportunity at Xhariep District Office could be the perfect first step.
