Work-Force
Posted recently. Step into a Caregiver role in Knysna and make your mark across Western Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
The Role
The organisation is investing in its Knysna operation, and this Caregiver position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Importantly, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Knysna team on trust, and the Caregiver role will feel that from week one.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Knysna teams, and the new Caregiver will feel that from the first week.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this health jobs role in Knysna depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Knysna team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Equal Opportunity
Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
- Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
Candidate Profile
- Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.