Caregiver

This is a current vacancy. An opportunity has arisen for a Caregiver in Prieska. Suitably qualified candidates from across Northern Cape are invited to apply.

The Role

Notably, this Caregiver role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Prieska. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the health jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.

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

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Prieska.

Meet the Team

The team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Prieska office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Northern Cape operations get busy.

Crucially, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Prieska 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.

About Prieska

Prieska continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Prieska, Northern Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Prieska cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.

Career Growth

Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Prieska 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 Prieska have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.

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

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews

Minimum Requirements

• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity

Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.