Caregiver

The organisation is recruiting a Caregiver for its Grahamstown operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Eastern Cape.

About This Position

Practically speaking, the organisation is investing in its Grahamstown operation, and this Caregiver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Grahamstown team on trust, and the Caregiver role will feel that from week one.

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.

Career Growth

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

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 Grahamstown team member.

The Environment

Crucially, 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 Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, 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.

Your Role

• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously

Candidate Profile

• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills

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