Caregiver

A Caregiver is needed in Port Shepstone. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the KwaZulu-Natal operation.

About This Position

The Caregiver vacancy forms part of how the Port Shepstone branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in KwaZulu-Natal make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Caregiver is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.

Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Port Shepstone also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Port Shepstone group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Port Shepstone will be explained during the hiring process.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Port Shepstone have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Port Shepstone have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across KwaZulu-Natal.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Port Shepstone team member.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Port Shepstone.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Practically speaking, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Port Shepstone.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for KwaZulu-Natal.

The Environment

On top of that, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Port Shepstone site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Importantly, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in KwaZulu-Natal.

Core Functions

• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care

Who We’re Looking For

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.