Caregiver

Whether you are an experienced Caregiver or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Kimberley. The team hires on merit and across communities in Northern Cape.

About the Opportunity

The Caregiver position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Northern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Kimberley and across the health jobs space.

Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Caregiver taking on this position.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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

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.

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

Day in the Life

You start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kimberley.

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Key Responsibilities

• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment

What You’ll Need

• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role

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