Western Cape Government Jobs

Looking for steady work with benefits, close to home, and a chance to serve your community? This guide lists all current Western Cape Government Jobs (Department of Health & Wellness) shared in your brief, explained in simple language.

Full List Western Cape Government Jobs

Below you’ll find each job with: Post number, Salary, Place, What you need, What you’ll do, Who to contact, and special Notes. Use this to prepare your application quickly.

POST 34/197: Groundsman

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: False Bay Hospital

You need:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Experience in gardening/grounds at a hospital is helpful.
• Able to do heavy manual work (lifting, using tools and power equipment safely).
• Good people skills, able to work alone or in a team, and communicate clearly.

What you’ll do:

• Keep hospital grounds clean and neat: gardens, lawns, general terrain.
• Use and maintain tools/equipment.
• Follow quality, risk, and safety rules.

Enquiries: Ms L. Shoosmith – (021) 832-5211
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click Online applications)
Notes:

• No payment to apply.
• Applicant pool may be used for other similar posts in Metro Health Services for 3 months after advert date.

Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/191: Tradesman’s Aid

Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Salary: R163 680 per annum
Centre: Paarl Hospital

You need:

• Grade 10 (Std 8).
• Experience in maintenance/repairs (electrical, plumbing, mechanical, carpentry).
• Experience using workshop tools.
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
• Willing to travel, do manual labour, and work after hours/overtime if needed.
• Know Occupational Health & Safety basics; good people skills.

What you’ll do:

• Do minor maintenance (electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, air-con & refrigeration).
• Assist with repairs and emergencies (including after-hours).
• Help with installations, alterations, and clean-up after work.
• Make sure tools/materials are ready; assist Artisans.

Enquiries: Mr G.R. Abrahams – (021) 860 2797 / [email protected]
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Note: No payment to apply.
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/192: Food Services Aid

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Stikland Hospital

You need:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Experience in a large industrial Food Service Unit.
• Able to work shifts/overtime, including weekends and public holidays.
• Physically fit (lifting heavy items; standing all day).
• Know production for normal and therapeutic diets at scale, plus hygiene/HACCP/safety.

What you’ll do:

• Receive and store provisions/stock.
• Pre-prepare and cook normal & therapeutic diets.
• Weigh, dish, and deliver meals to wards.
• Clean all areas, utensils, and equipment.
• Follow Health & Safety and SOPs.

Enquiries: Ms R. Potgieter – (021) 940 4575
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Notes:

• No payment to apply.
• There may be written/practical/oral assessments.
• Applicant pool may be used for similar posts in Metro Health Services for 3 months.

Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/193: General Worker – Stores (CSSD)

Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

You need:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Relevant experience (stores/hospital support).
• Able to work alone or in a team, communicate well, and do physically demanding tasks.

What you’ll do:

• Assist Admin Clerk with stock handling.
• Receive and issue goods; deliver to end-users.
• Rotate stock (FIFO method).
• Clean stores and non-storage areas.
• Answer telephone, handle queries.
• Assist in other CSSD areas/Theatre stores when needed.

Enquiries: Ms R. Sutcliffe – (021) 404 2092
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Notes:

• No payment to apply.
• The applicant pool may be used for similar posts at Groote Schuur Hospital for 3 months.
• Shortlisted candidates may do a practical test.

Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/194: Porter (Dental Nursing Support)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchell’s Plain

You need:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Porter experience in a health facility.
• Able to handle heavy objects and start at 06:00.
• Good communication and people skills.

What you’ll do:

• Escort walking patients; transport seated/non-walking patients by trolley/wheelchair.
• Transfer patients to/from beds/trolleys.
• Guide visitors.
• Carry files/reports; deliver specimens to labs.
• Keep a safe, hygienic workspace.
• Transport blood and products.
• Relieve messenger when needed.

Enquiries: Mr Z. Karoodien – (021) 937-3015
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Notes: No payment to apply. Shortlisted candidates may do written/oral assessments.
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/195: Laundry Aid

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: Wesfleur Hospital

You need:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Laundry services experience.
• Willing to do manual labour (heavy linen bags) and assist in other departments.
• Able to handle heavily soiled linen (may include blood/body fluids).
• Good communication, reliable, and can work without supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Collect, sort, weigh dirty/soiled linen.
• Operate machines & equipment (including sluicing).
• Manage linen stock and Linen Room.
• Follow OHS and maintain hygiene/safety.
• Support supervisor; rotate to other departments if needed.

Enquiries: Mr R. Cupido – (021) 571 8040 | [email protected]
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Notes:

• No payment to apply.
• Shortlisted candidates may do a practical test.
• Applicant pool may be used for similar vacancies at Wesfleur Hospital for 3 months.

Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/196: Household Aid

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: R138 486 per annum
Centre: False Bay Hospital

You need:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Hospital cleaning experience helps.
• Able to operate heavy-duty cleaning equipment and do physical tasks.
• Willing to work shifts (days/nights), weekends, public holidays, and overtime.
• Can rotate across departments.
• Know correct waste handling and cleaning practices.

What you’ll do:

• Clean (sweep, dust, mop, scrub, polish), handle refuse, and keep areas neat/hygienic.
• Clean and care for machines.
• Follow OHS policies.
• Support the supervisor: check equipment, linen care, and serve patient meals.

Enquiries: Ms B. Tyutu – (021) 832-5206
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Notes: No payment to apply. Applicant pool may be used within Metro Health Services for 3 months.
Closing date: 06 October 2025

Medical Officer: Anaesthesia (Grade 1–3) – Sessional, 20 sessions (6-month contract)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: Grade 1: R482/hour | Grade 2: R550/hour | Grade 3: R636/hour
Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital

You need:

• Qualification to register with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner; registered with HPCSA.
• Experience by grade:
  • G1: None (SA qualified) / 1 year after registration (foreign, no community service requirement).
  • G2: 5 years after HPCSA registration (SA) / 6 years (foreign).
  • G3: 10 years (SA) / 11 years (foreign).
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Solid district-level anaesthesia (including Level 1 & 2 Obstetrics), clinical governance, teaching ability, and strong teamwork/admin skills.

What you’ll do:

• Pre-op assessments; perform general/regional/local anaesthesia.
• Do risk assessments and selected procedures in wards/ER.
• Clinical governance (records, M&M, audits).
• Teach/supervise junior doctors; join academic programme.
• Contribute to Metro East ecosystem systems and services.

Enquiries: Dr S. Le Roux – (021) 918 1990
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/199: Clinical Technologist (Cardiology) – Grade 1–3 (Sessional, 6 hours/week, to 31 March 2026)

Salary: G1: R262/hour | G2: R306/hour | G3: R358/hour
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

You need:

• Qualification allowing HPCSA registration as Clinical Technologist: Cardiology; registered with HPCSA.
• Experience by grade (as per HPCSA years).
• Experience in Echocardiography, Cath Lab, Cardiac Pacing, Holter.
• Able to work independently and in a team; strong communication.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialised clinical technology across non-invasive and invasive cardiology.
• Rotate between Cath Lab, Pacemaker Clinic, Echo Lab, and Holter analysis.

Enquiries: Mr M. Govender – (021) 404 4094/5
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Note: Conditional consideration if awaiting registration (proof needed as per advert). Pool may be used for similar posts at Groote Schuur for 3 months.
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/200: Professional Nurse (General: Medicine) – Grade 1–3 (Sessional, 20 hours, to 31 March 2026)

Salary: G1: R214/hour | G2: R261/hour | G3: R314/hour
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

You need:

• R425 Nursing qualification (Degree/Diploma) and SANC registration as Professional Nurse.
• Experience by grade: G1: None | G2: 10 years | G3: 20 years after registration.
• Willing to rotate to other departments.
• Know Nursing Practice, Infection Prevention & Control, MS Word/Excel/Outlook, and be physically able to lift/turn patients and equipment.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver quality nursing care, manage/implement nursing plans.
• Apply standards/indicators for quality.
• Comply with nursing laws/regulations.
• Maintain teamwork with all stakeholders and use resources effectively.

Enquiries: Ms T. Wulff – (021) 404 2109
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Notes: Possible competency test. Pool may be used for Groote Schuur Hospital vacancies for 3 months.
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/133: Medical Specialist – Obstetrics & Gynaecology (Grade 1–3)

Salary: G1: R1 341 855 | G2: R1 531 032 | G3: R1 773 222 per annum (package partly flexible)
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley (Metro East ecosystem; may include Khayelitsha or Karl Bremer)

You need:

• Qualification allowing HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in O&G; registered with HPCSA.
• Experience by grade (0 / 5 / 10 years as per specialist rank).
• Valid Code B/EB licence; commuted overtime is compulsory.
• Strong O&G clinical skills: general & high-risk obstetrics, emergency gynaecology, termination of pregnancy, ultrasound.
• Excellent interpersonal and clinical governance/administration skills; computer literacy.

What you’ll do:

• Strengthen O&G services at general specialist level across the district ecosystem (Outpatients, Inpatients, Emergency, Theatre, After-hours).
• Work at Khayelitsha, Karl Bremer, or Tygerberg (depending on post availability).

Enquiries: Prof S. Gebhardt – (021) 938-4638 | [email protected]
Apply: Online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/134: Medical Specialist – Internal Medicine (Grade 1–3)

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Salary: G1: R1 341 855 | G2: R1 531 032 | G3: R1 773 222 per annum (package partly flexible)
Centre: Victoria Hospital

You need:

• Qualification allowing HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine; registered.
• Experience by grade (0 / 5 / 10 years).
• Code B/EB licence, willing to travel; commuted overtime expected in Metro Health Services.
• Strong leadership, independent decision-making, broad medical problem management, teaching, and clinical governance skills.

What you’ll do:

• Provide specialist care (OPD/IPD, including ICU & High Care).
• Lead clinical services at Victoria Hospital; link with CHCs, Groote Schuur, and False Bay; outreach to western sub-district.
• Teach students, interns, MOs, registrars; manage clinical governance and medico-legal matters.

Enquiries: Dr G.L. Dunbar – (021) 799-1211 | [email protected]
Apply: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Closing date: 06 October 2025

POST 34/135: Medical Specialist – Urology (Grade 1–3)

Salary: G1: R1 341 855 | G2: R1 531 032 | G3: R1 773 222 per annum (package partly flexible)
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

You need:

• Qualification allowing HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Urology; registered.
• Experience by grade (0 / 5 / 10 years).
• Commuted overtime compulsory.
• Experience in Adult & Paediatric Urology, renal transplantation, laparoscopic, trauma, endourology, oncological surgery; research track record; can perform tertiary-level urologic surgery.

What you’ll do:

• Manage specialist urology patients at GSH and related hospitals.
• Provide operative/OPD services at Eerste River and Western Cape Rehabilitation Hospital.
• Supervise major urology procedures; oversee day surgery, clinics, emergencies; organise training courses; contribute to UG/PG teaching and research.

Enquiries: Prof J. Lazarus – (021) 406-6105
Apply: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Closing date: 06 October 2025

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How to Apply

1. Get your documents ready – CV (PDF), ID, qualifications, driver’s licence (if required), and professional registration (HPCSA/SANC if needed).
2. Go online – Visit www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs.
3. Click “Online Applications.”
4. Find your job – Use the POST number (e.g., 34/197 Groundsman).
5. Apply online – Fill in details, upload your CV & documents.
6. Submit before 06 October 2025.
7. Wait for contact – If shortlisted, you may do a test, interview, or assessment.

Important:

• No fees required – applying is free.
• Only online applications accepted (no hand delivery, email, or fax).
• Applications close on Monday, 06 October 2025.

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The Western Cape Government Jobs listed by the Department of Health & Wellness are a valuable opportunity for people at different education and skill levels – from entry-level posts like Groundsman, Laundry Aid, and Porter, to professional roles such as Medical Specialists, Nurses, and Clinical Technologists.