Caregiver

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Caregiver based in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the health jobs function.

The Role

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

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Westville team.

The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Westville also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across KwaZulu-Natal, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

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

About Westville

Importantly, the role is based in Westville, within the Pietermaritzburg administrative centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Westville and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Westville.

Your Future Here

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Westville 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 Westville team member.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines

What You’ll Need

• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution

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