
Care Home General Assistant Vacancy at Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) – Tygerberg, Cape Town 2026
Job Overview
The Cancer Association of South Africa Care Home in Tygerberg, Cape Town is hiring a Care Home General Assistant. This is a full-time opportunity for a compassionate and hardworking individual who can support patient care, housekeeping, and kitchen duties in a healthcare environment.
- 📍 Location: Tygerberg, Cape Town
- 🕒 Job Type: Full Time
- 📅 Closing Date: 05 June 2026
- 💰 Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare meals and assist with kitchen duties
- Clean and maintain the care home environment
- Support patient care and monitor wellbeing
- Assist with basic health observations and report concerns
- Maintain infection control and hygiene standards
- Complete administrative and patient records
- Communicate with patients, families, and staff
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Experience in healthcare, caregiving, hospitality, or housekeeping (advantageous)
- Basic caregiving or healthcare training is beneficial
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, responsible, and professional attitude
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Non-smoker
How to Apply
- Prepare a detailed CV and supporting documents
- Email your application to: recruitment@cansa.org.za
- Use this subject line: CHGA TYG
- Include your salary expectation in the email
- Ensure all details are correct (incorrect subject lines may lead to disqualification)
⚠️ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
🚨 JOB ALERT – TYGERBERG, CAPE TOWN 🚨
Cancer Association of South Africa is hiring a Care Home General Assistant!
✔ Grade 12 required
✔ No advanced qualification needed
✔ Healthcare/cleaning/kitchen support role
✔ Full-time position
📩 Apply via email: recruitment@cansa.org.za
📌 Use subject: CHGA TYG
⏳ Closing date: 05 June 2026
Don’t miss this opportunity to work in a caring healthcare environment!
Your application email should reflect the reference CHGA TYG in the subject line and also confirm your salary expectation. If the incorrect reference is used in the subject line your application will automatically be discarded.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.






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