Caregiver

A Caregiver position is being filled in Polokwane. Suitable candidates from across Limpopo are invited to submit their applications for review.

About the Opportunity

An experienced Caregiver is needed to support operations in Polokwane. The role forms part of how the business keeps its health jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Caregiver to step into the health jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Growing With Us

Career progression for this health jobs role in Polokwane depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Limpopo.

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 Polokwane 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 Polokwane.

Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Polokwane.

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.

Where You’ll Work

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.

Practically speaking, 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.

Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Limpopo.

Core Functions

• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care

Who We’re Looking For

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.