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CANSA Vacancy – Patient Navigation Project Coordinator
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Patient Navigation Project Coordinator Position Details: 24-month fixed-term, half-day position based at the CANSA Durban office Manage and coordinate the Prostate cancer navigation project across KZN and North West Ensure the project is delivered on time and within budget Monitor data collection […]
Read morePublished: 14 August 2026
Updated: 14 August 2026
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CANSA Vacancy – Care Home General Assistant
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Care Home General Assistant Position Details: Permanent position based at CANSA TLC Tygerberg Lodge in Cape Town Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry Care and support of the Care Home Patients Duties include cooking and preparing meals, […]
Read morePublished: 27 July 2026
Updated: 27 July 2026
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CANSA Vacancy – Registered Nurse
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Registered Nurse Position Details: Permanent half-day position based in West Rand, Gauteng The Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry Clinical support for patients Screening at Community Clinics and CANSA office/Mobile Clinic Health Promotion Campaigns Home Based Care […]
Read morePublished: 14 July 2026
Updated: 14 July 2026
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CANSA Vacancy – Care Home Coordinator
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Care Home Coordinator Position Details: Permanent position based at CANSA Tipuana Care Home, Pretoria Responsible for the overall management and day-to-day operations of the Care Home Lead and manage Care Home staff and volunteers Ensure the effective delivery of support services to […]
Read morePublished: 13 July 2026
Updated: 13 July 2026
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CANSA Marks 95 Years by Expanding Care, Support and Hope
From patient-centred care and screening to counselling, advocacy and a new Care Home, CANSA’s 95th anniversary reflects an organisation that continues to evolve to meet South Africa’s cancer burden. Founded in 1931, CANSA has grown into one of South Africa’s leading cancer organisations, with a national footprint spanning research, education, advocacy, screening, care and support…
Read morePublished: 22 April 2026
Updated: 26 May 2026
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CANSA Vacancy – Care Home Coordinator
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Care Home Coordinator Position Details: Permanent position based at the CANSA Eikehof Care Home in Athlone Managing the Day-to-Day Operations of the Care Home, including finances, stock & inventory and the Care Home Personnel Ensure effective delivery of services for the residents […]
Read morePublished: 9 March 2026
Updated: 25 March 2026
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CANSA Vacancy – Clinical Trainer
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Clinical Trainer Position Details: Permanent appointment (National) The Salary Package and benefits offered are commensurate with the NPO industry Travelling will be required Provides national clinical leadership to ensure safe, evidence-based cancer screening and care practices across programmes Leads the development and […]
Read morePublished: 27 February 2026
Updated: 27 February 2026
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CANSA Vacancy – Fundraiser
The Cancer Association of South Africa has a vacancy for the following position: Fundraiser Position Details: Permanent position based in Limpopo; Living in Waterberg/Lephalale or Polokwane Fundraising/Income Generation through National Fundraising Projects and Special Events Volunteer Management Generic Details: Download pdf with job requirements & contact info here… Please submit your Detailed CV and supporting […]
Read morePublished: 5 September 2025
Updated: 5 September 2025
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Not My First Career Choice – Now My Passion – Sr Mpho Nkosi (CANSA)
While nursing wasn’t Mpho Nkosi’s first career choice when she left school, it eventually became her calling. On International Nurses Day, 12 May, CANSA is sharing Mpho’s story as one of the ways in which to pay tribute to the valuable contribution these often unsung healthcare heroes make to society. CANSA salutes the more than 270 000 registered nurses in South Africa…
Read morePublished: 12 May 2025
Updated: 2 June 2025
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CANSA Volunteer Vacancy – Male Volunteer Patient Navigators
CANSA is looking to recruit 5 x Male Volunteer Patient Navigators that will navigate and provide support to prostate cancer patients during their treatment journey at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital and post treatment. Patient navigators will provide 3 types of navigation: Physical navigation: Accompany, direct and/or guide prostate cancer patients to relevant testing and […]
Read morePublished: 4 April 2024
Updated: 4 April 2024
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CANSA Service Spotlight – Gerda Strauss
In the dynamic world of social work, Gerda Strauss embodies the essence of compassion and resilience. As the Head of Service Delivery at CANSA, her journey as a qualified Social Worker has been marked by a profound understanding of human behaviour and the significance of relationships in navigating life’s challenges.
Read morePublished: 18 March 2024
Updated: 3 April 2024
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CANSA Service Spotlight – Gavin Kester Service Manager CANSA Care Homes
As the Service Manager: CANSA Care Homes I am able, along with Care Home staff and volunteers to make a huge difference in so many cancer patients’ lives. With our CANSA Care Homes we ensure that patients are given the opportunity to receive and complete their cancer treatment, which would not be possible if there were no place to stay close to treatment centres. It is always fulfilling when you see patients complete their treatment and give testimonies about how their stay at our Care Homes encouraged them….
Read morePublished: 6 August 2023
Updated: 31 August 2023
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CANSA Service Spotlight – CANSA TLC Staff Working with Children and Teens Affected by Cancer
A few of our CANSA TLC staff share about the work they do to support children and teens with cancer, as well as their parents and loved ones…
Read morePublished: 22 June 2023
Updated: 7 October 2024
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA
CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Govender (National Manager: Health Promotion)
Lorraine Govender CANSA National Manager: Health Promotion shares what she loves about her job and her role in advocating for tobacco control in South Africa on behalf of CANSA…
Read morePublished: 30 May 2023
Updated: 4 July 2023
Categories: Advocacy, No-Tobacco Campaign, Work for CANSA
CANSA Service Spotlight – Sr Vlooi Venter and Stoma Department on World Ostomy Day
Sr Vlooi Venter is CANSA’s Clinical Support and Stoma Manager. She says,”It can take a while to adapt to living with a stoma, this is not an easy process, so it is important to seek guidance and educate yourself and loved ones. Taking a new ostomate’s hand, who is about to give up on life, and easing their anxiety by walking alongside them teaching them about life with a stoma and stoma products, until they feel they have regained their independence and will to live is immensely satisfying”…
Read morePublished: 20 March 2023
Updated: 3 March 2026
Categories: A Loved One has Cancer, Caregiving and Cancer, I have Cancer, Men's Health, Women's Health, Work for CANSA
CANSA Service Spotlight – Lorraine Mamitwa (CANSA TLC Nicus Lodge Assistant)
Lorraine Mamitwa CANSA TLC Assistant shares about the work she does to support children with cancer and their parents…
Read morePublished: 12 February 2023
Updated: 17 March 2023
Categories: CANSA's Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Programme, Work for CANSA
CANSA Service Spotlight – Prof Michael Herbst (Health Specialist Consultant)
Prof Michael Herbst, a cancer survivor himself, has been with CANSA for 14 years and is currently the Health Specialist Consultant responsible for writing and collating CANSA’s Fact Sheets, as well as, sharing his knowledge and experience regarding various cancers with colleagues and the public through interviews, webinars, health talks and tele counselling.
Read morePublished: 20 January 2023
Updated: 23 January 2023
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CANSA Service Spotlight – Sr Anita Schomburg (Registered Nurse)
A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse Tell me about yourself… I would describe myself as kind, chatty, easy-going, passionate, sensitive, organised, artistic and people orientated. I enjoy meeting new people and am a creative thinker who likes to find alternative solutions for problems. I had the great privilege to grow up as […]
Read morePublished: 29 August 2022
Updated: 29 August 2022
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CANSA Service Spotlight – Cisca Loggenberg (Service Coordinator)
A Day in the Life of a Service Coordinator Tell me about yourself… I am Cisca Loggenberg an it is my passion to work with people, especially cancer patients. What position are you in? I am the Service Coordinator at the CANSA Care Centre in Pretoria. How long have you been working for CANSA? I […]
Read morePublished: 29 August 2022
Updated: 29 August 2022
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CANSA Service Spotlight – Sr Farhara Goolamnabi (Registered Nurse)
A Day in the Life of a Registered Nurse at CANSA Tell me about yourself… My name is Farhara Goolamnabi. I am 28 years of age. I am a registered nurse who specialised in neonatal intensive care and infection control. I have 7 years of experience in working in the private sector. I think of […]
Read morePublished: 29 August 2022
Updated: 29 August 2022
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CANSA Celebrates Our Nurses on International Nurses’ Day 2022
The 12th of May 2022 is International Nurses’ Day! CANSA thanks all our nurses for their dedicated and passionate work and would like to recognise the valuable and important role they play in our organisation, and the positive impact they make on cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones…
Read morePublished: 12 May 2022
Updated: 19 May 2022
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