Enrolled Nursing Assistant

10/2026 (X16 POSTS) Department: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government Centre: Umgeni Specialized Psychiatric Hospital: Howick Salary: Grade 1: R181 230 - R207 225 per annum. Other benefits (medical aid optional), housing Allowance (applicant must meet prescribed requirements) Reference: UMG Posts: 16 DUTIES Assist patients with activities of daily living (physical care). Provide elementary clinical nursing care. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development. Provision of Quality Nursing Care through the implementation of standards, policies and procedures. To abide by and ensure implementation of Nursing Care plans. Uphold the Batho Pele and Patients’ Rights Charter principles. Provide a safe, therapeutic environment as laid down by the Nursing Act, Occupational Health and Safety and all other applicable prescripts. Maintain accurate and complete patient records according to legal requirements and scope of practice. Ensure effective utilization of all resources. Abide by Infection Control and Prevention protocols. Execute duties and functions within the scope of practice. To provide elementary clinical nursing care. Assist in escorting patients to other hospitals. To execute duties with proficiency within prescripts of applicable legislation and to support the aim and objectives of the institution. To assist the Operational Manager to provide a safe and therapeutic environment. To maintain client satisfaction through quality service delivery. To maintain hygiene needs of patients and render assistance to all team members. Provide health education according to knowledge and scope of practice ENQUIRIES Mrs ST Chule Tel No: (033) 330 6146, Ext. 113 HOW TO APPLY Applications quoting the relevant reference UMG 07/2026. All Applications should be forwarded to: Mr VM Mvelase, The Chief Executive Officer, Umgeni Specialised Psychiatric Hospital, Private Bag X23 Howick, 3290 for attention: Human Resource Department or courier OR hand delivered at the Human Resources Office Umgeni Hospital, Old Main Road, Howick, 3290. Applications can also be emailed to [email protected]. For attention: Mr VM Mvelase Applications must be posted to: The Head of Department, KwaZulu-Natal Department of Human Settlements, Private Bag X54367, Durban, 4000 or hand delivered to: The Acting Director: Human Resource Management and Development, Department of Human Settlements, Ground Floor, Murchison Passage, 353-363 Dr Pixley ka Seme Street, Durban, 4001. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs For attention: Mr. TW Khalishwayo NOTE The following documents must be submitted: Amended application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department 254 OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application. Such documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only. No faxed applications will be considered. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. UMG 05/2019.Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA for the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, however correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraints no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. Directions to applicants: Applicants using the manual application process must ensure that the new Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service institution) is completed, duly signed and initialed, a detailed curriculum vitae, as failure to do so may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. Applications submitted electronically will be taken as a final application and may not be amended or supplemented in any way after the closing date indicated in the advertisement. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in the disqualification of your application. NB: All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. Applications not submitted on the fully completed new Z83 application forms will not considered. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and the interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioral preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. 255 OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent. Nursing Assistant certificate that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council. Experience: No experience required. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge of nursing care processes and procedures, nursing statutes, and other relevant legal frameworks such as: Nursing Act, Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, Patients Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles. Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act, Disciplinary Code and Procedure, Grievance Procedure. Elementary communication skills. Elementary writing skills. Ability to function as part of a team. Interpersonal skills. Knowledge of scope of practice of an Enrolled Nurse Assistant. Ability to perform structured tasks under direct and indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse. Empathy, sensitivity and drive for excellence. Knowledge of SANC Rules and Regulations. Knowledge of Code of Conduct and Labour Relations. Skills in organizing and planning scheduled duties.