Caregiver

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

The Role

Crucially, the organisation is investing in its Mossel Bay 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.

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.

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.

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 Mossel Bay.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

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

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

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.

Why Join Us

Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this health jobs role in Mossel Bay; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Career Growth

This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Mossel Bay have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mossel Bay have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Mossel Bay 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.

Based in Mossel Bay

Working in Mossel Bay means a place with views toward Table Mountain, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Mossel Bay office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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 Mossel Bay.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Mossel Bay, Western Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations

Candidate Profile

• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution

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