Caregiver

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

About the Opportunity

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

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

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 Stellenbosch teams, and the new Caregiver will feel that from the first week.

What Your Day Looks Like

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.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

On top of that, the Stellenbosch office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Beyond that, 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 Stellenbosch.

In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Meet the Team

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

On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Stellenbosch 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.

Core Functions

• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.