Careers at Life Healthcare

• A vacancy exists for a Theatre Qualified Registered Nurse, based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the surgical team to perform surgical procedures on patients successfully and to ensure that the patient receives optimal care in accordance with company and hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Ensuring effective financial management by

• Ensuring accurate charging by managing theatre clocking time
• Ensuring consignment stock, equipment and prosthesis is charged according to policy
• Managing stock by participating in regular stock taking and controlling of the consignment stock in accordance with the hospital (local) policy

Affecting the functioning of theatre equipment and instrumentation by

• Ensuring the correct use of theatre equipment and instrumentation by educating and supervising staff on the correct utilization of the equipment

Providing Quality patient care by

• Obtaining the correct information pre-operatively and visiting the patient post-operatively
• Ensuring that the patient is comfortable and assist the doctor during the surgical procedure

Ensuring effective people management by

• Providing theatre specific training and assessing the competence of staff
• Assist the Unit Manager to correctly monitor the normal and overtime hours
• Ensure the theatre team works according to the scope of practice
• Give feedback to the unit manager in order to assess optimal performance

Effective SHEQ management by

• Ensuring the use of personal protective clothing and complying with ISO requirements
• Ensuring the disposal of medical waste in order to effectively control infection

Effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Attend review and consultative form meetings to maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
• Maintain a healthy relationship with external stakeholders by reporting and escalating unresolved issues to the unit manager

Requirements

• Grade 12 National Senior Certificate
• General Nursing Degree / Diploma
• Operating Theatre Qualification
• Registration with SANC
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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• Life Healthcare offers internship opportunities to young, unemployed, and ambitious Finance graduate looking for workplace experience. The intern will be placed at Life The Glynnwood Hospital with basic financial and administrative duties. This opportunity is only open to individuals who have graduated, the duration of the internship is for a fixed period of 12 months.  

Critical Outputs

• Payment and allocation of remittances
• Perform daily cash books.
• Coding and allocation of payments and receipts in the cashbook.
• Reconciling of payments/ remittances
• Processing of journals
• Month-end processes
• Working with collection teams to secure payments of overdue accounts
• Working with call centre teams to recover overdue debt.
• Assisting with administrative tasks where needed

Requirements

• BCom or equivalent finance/accounting qualification.
• Basic understanding Microsoft Applications
• Deadline driven

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Attention to detail
• Building relationships
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Computer literacy

Closing date

Thursday, February 26, 2026

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A vacancy exists for a Nurse Educator, based at Pretoria Learning Centre, reporting to the Regional Education Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing competent and qualified nurses to meet the needs of LHC and external healthcare providers by facilitating nursing education programs.

Critical Outputs

• Support the effective recruitment and selection of students.
• Effective registration of learners with regulatory bodies from registration to certification.
• Effective facilitation of nursing programs including planning, coordination with key stakeholders and implementation to meet curriculum requirements and regulatory and quality assurance standards.
• Effective assessment (theory and practical) of students to meet the curriculum requirements.
• Effective module coordination.
• Ensure the professional socialization of students from induction to completion.
• Participation in the research activities undertaken by the higher education institution.
• Ensure effective relationship building with internal and external stakeholders for the purposes of effective facilitation of nursing programs.
• Participation in programme reviews, curricula development and policy development that are undertaken by the higher education institution to meet regulatory quality assurance standards.
• Effective programme and student record keeping of the implementation of the academic programme responsible according to regulatory and quality assurance standards.

Requirements

Qualifications (required):

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a postgraduate qualification in Nursing Education.
• Preference: Postgraduate clinical specialization: Perioperative Nursing or Critical Care Nursing (dependent on position)
• Preference: Relevant Masters’ degree
• A postgraduate qualification in Management is recommended
• Registration of all qualifications, including the assessor and moderator qualification, with the South African Nursing Council is compulsory

Experience (preferred):

• Experience in nursing education and training at undergraduate or postgraduate level
• Preference will be given to a candidate with more than 2 years’ experience
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Experience in facilitating online learning
• Basic life support certified

Additional:

• Computer proficiency (MS Office packages and learning management systems) is essential
• Driver’s license and ability to travel is essential

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity and team work
• Verbal & written communication
• Facilitation of learning skills
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation and ethical behaviour
• Building relationships and customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness and systems thinking
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Closing date

Monday, January 5, 2026

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• Two vacancies exist for Data Scientists based at Life Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to the Statistician Leads. The successful candidate will be a key part of driving and embedding advanced analytics in the organisation. The role is responsible for extracting hidden insights from data that can inform strategic decisions using cutting-edge statistical and machine learning techniques.

Critical Outputs

• Ensure that Life Healthcare can drive business value through predictive and prescriptive analytics.
• Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to extract insights from structured and unstructured datasets to solve specific problems of business stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for additional value-adding insights from data analysis.
• Ongoing skills development and research into optimal techniques and solutions for analytical problems.
• Work effectively independently and as part of a team collectively to solve problems.
• Present insights in a compelling and actionable way.
• Deliver insights that enhance business and senior management views of the value of analytics to the organisation.
• Use business knowledge and data understanding to extract features from raw data that can improve machine learning models
• Ongoing monitoring of the performance of advanced analytic models

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors and preferably Honours-level degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics or a cognate analytical field, or other equivalent qualifications.
• 2+ years of experience in an analytics environment, using statistical and machine learning techniques.
• Commitment to continuous learning and sharpening of skills.
• Specific coding language experience (Python/R/SAS/SQL) would be an advantage
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding data architecture and pipelines and engaging effectively with the team responsible for ensuring that data delivery meets analytical needs.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret complex problems or processes that span multiple business areas, identify and understand requirements, and develop alternate solutions.
• Ability to translate complex analytical concepts into a digestible and understandable way for the business stakeholder.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Familiarity with relevant analytics tools, including big data solutions.
• Healthcare experience will be a strong advantage.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Analytical mindset
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Excellence orientation
• Deadline driven
• Professionalism

Closing date

Friday, January 9, 2026

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Vacancies exist for Registered Nurse - SICU Qualified x2 based in Intensive Care Unit at Life Peglerae Hospital reporting to SICU Unit Manager – Christine Kholungoane. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company strategic objectives and applicable Health /Nursing legislation.

Critical Outputs

To provide quality patient care by:

• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
• Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations

Provide effective people management by

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth
• Ensure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilized

Provide effective cost management by

• Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols
• Control and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policy

Provide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by

• Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection control
• Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator

Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

• Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences
• Execute doctor’s requests and prescriptions after patient rounds
• Assisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties

Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation

• Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient’s condition
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
• Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
• Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation

Ensuring effective record keeping by

• Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements

Requirements

• Degree in Nursing and Midwifery,
• Post Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Nursing
• Experience and training in an ICU setting is essential
• Must be able to function independently as well as inter-dependently
• Registered with SANC. All qualifications to be registered.
• Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic and well organized
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills required
• Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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A vacancy exists for Registered Nurse - SICU Experienced based in Surgical Intensive Care Unit at Life Peglerae Hospital reporting to Christine Kholungoane - Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring delivery of uncompromising quality care in line with Company strategic objectives and applicable Health /Nursing legislation.

Critical Outputs

To provide quality patient care by:

• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
• Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations

Provide effective people management by

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth
• Ensure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilized

Provide effective cost management by

• Managing all stock used according to unit specific policies and protocols
• Control and manage staff hours leave in accordance with the company policy

Provide effective Infection Control and SHEQ by

• Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment in order to enforce infection control
• Promoting a safe and healthy working environment by completing SHEQ alerts and incident reports to the SHEQ Coordinator

Ensuring effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

• Conducting in-service orientation on doctor specific preferences
• Execute doctor’s requests and prescriptions after patient rounds
• Assisting in multi-disciplinary team members with the execution of their duties

Ensuring the effective functioning of equipment and instrumentation

• Check equipment and instrumentation are in working condition on a daily basis and report any defaults to Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patient’s condition
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
• Unit Manager and Clinical Engineer
• Educate and supervise staff and doctors on the correct utilisation of specialised equipment and instrumentation

Ensuring effective record keeping by

• Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Midwifery Qualification an advantage
• Nursing Experience in ICU
• Must be able to function independently as well as inter-dependently
• Registered with SANC. All qualifications to be registered.
• Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic and well organized
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• Strong Interpersonal skills required
• Must be willing to fulfil a role in the unit according to the flexi-hours system and call system

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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Vacancies exist for Enrolled Nurse Specialist – SICU x4 based at Life Peglerae Hospital, reporting to Unit Manager – Christine Kholungoane. The purpose of this role is to conduct nursing activities to ensure quality patient care.

Critical Outputs

• Conduct duties to meet the requirements of quality patient care, ensuring that all nursing  activities carried out comply with SANC regulations, relevant legislations and Life Healthcare policies and procedures
• Maintain all health, safety and infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment
• Effective utilization of resources
• Effective maintenance of equipment
• Accurate record keeping
• The continued education of patients
• Build effective  relationships with patients, doctors and other medical personnel to ensure quality patient care

Requirements

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse
• Registration with SANC
• Relevant experience in a ICU /High-Care environment
• Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospital
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiar with private practice would be an advantage
• Proof of competency assessments done if working via agency

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Professional and technical proficiency
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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Vacancies exist for Enrolled Nurse Specialist – SICU x4 based at Life Peglerae Hospital, reporting to Unit Manager – Christine Kholungoane. The purpose of this role is to conduct nursing activities to ensure quality patient care.

Critical Outputs

• Conduct duties to meet the requirements of quality patient care, ensuring that all nursing  activities carried out comply with SANC regulations, relevant legislations and Life Healthcare policies and procedures
• Maintain all health, safety and infection control standards to ensure a safe patient environment
• Effective utilization of resources
• Effective maintenance of equipment
• Accurate record keeping
• The continued education of patients
• Build effective  relationships with patients, doctors and other medical personnel to ensure quality patient care

Requirements

• Qualification as an Enrolled Nurse
• Registration with SANC
• Relevant experience in a ICU /High-Care environment
• Ability to work shifts according to the operational requirements of the hospital
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency would be an advantage
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Familiar with private practice would be an advantage
• Proof of competency assessments done if working via agency

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Professional and technical proficiency
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Coordinator (Qualified/Experienced), based at Life Peglerae Hospital, reporting to Jacques Smith, Nurse Manager General. The successful candidate will be responsible for all Quality and Training purposes in the Hospital complex.

Critical Outputs

Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses

• Plan, co-ordinate and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence

Effective management of the risk bases in-service training programs (including quality)

• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor risk based in-service training programs
• Participate in incident investigation
• Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations and take remedial action where necessary
• Identify risks and competence in use of products through in-service training

Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs (i.e. planning, facilitating and evaluating)

• Participate in the selection process of internal and external students
• Ensure the correct management of student administration and resources
• Identify relevant learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development
• Provide feedback on the progress of the students both to the Learning Centre and HOD
• Support students with research projects in the hospital environment

Effective research on relevant clinical practices

• Identify and formulate a plan of action relating to clinical delivery problems

Effective marketing of the nursing profession

• Participate in the marketing of the professional image of the nursing profession
• Participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres in order to promote nursing as a career
• Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in nursing
• Post Graduate Qualification in Critical Care/ Peri-operative nursing specialty will be advantageous
• Post Graduate Diploma: Nursing Education will be advantageous   
• Current registration with SANC and Registered Assessor/Moderator with SANC will be an advantage
• Post registration nursing experience within relevant healthcare environment
• Proven clinical leadership expertise
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing the practice of nursing
• Knowledge of nursing education systems and legislation
• Understanding of change management principles
• Facilitation and assessment skills
• Computer proficiency
• Drivers license

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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A vacancy exists for a Stock Controller at Life Brooklyn Day Hospital, reporting to the Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective management of stock in Theatre and the Ward. The successful incumbent will be dynamic; team and service orientated and have a passion for stock management.

Critical Outputs

• Take full responsibility for all aspects of stock control in the hospital,
• Ordering and management of Ethical / Surgical stock according to the needs of the,
• Assist with managing Unrecorded Liabilities, MIR6 and GRIR reports as appropriate,
• Responsibility to ensure Cycle Counts in all Units are planned, captured and variances are investigated and signed off on a monthly basis,
• Receiving, checking, and unpacking stock whilst checking orders against invoices,
• Responsible for maintaining stock and dead stock as per the agreed levels,
• Assist with stock purchases and stock control,
• Capture all invoices, address supplier queries and process credits daily,
• Issue and capture requisitions of stock to the wards and theatre daily,
• Perform stock rotation and check expiry dates of all stock items systematically,
• General administrative functions as requested,
• Responsible for the correct ordering and receipting of stock,
• Processing of stock transfers in good time,
• Any clerical duties allocated by Management,
• Hospital and within the budgeted stock days,
• Reporting and following up of all outstanding and back orders timeously,
• Build and maintain good relationships within all departments and suppliers,
• Updating charge sheets for all units with any changes, additions or deletions monthly,
• Utilization of Management reports e.g. Negative Stock, Purchases Price Variance, etc.,
• Communicate out of stock and maintain back-order letter register,
• Set up and maintenance of preferred stock levels, and daily ordering of stock to ensure a quality pharmaceutical supply service
• Active involvement in stock-takes and cycle counts,
• Assist with non-recoverable utilization,
• Focus on implementation of formulary products,
• Ensuring accurate receiving and receipting of surgical stock,
• Capturing of prosthesis and consignment invoices and transfers to theatre, 
• Capturing and handling product complaints,
• Resolving queries from relevant stakeholders, 
• Ensuring a culture of quality in our business and operational excellence,
• Report 100% of inventory incidents and alerts and assist to implement remedial actions,
• Participate in the implementation and compliance to LHC Quality management systems,
• Participate in achieving hospital budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy,
• Build effective working relationships with doctors and other stakeholders in the hospital.
• All of the above outputs to be carried out in accordance with our standard operating procedures and protocols

Requirements

• Matric,
• Must be computer literate,
• Knowledge of Life Healthcare systems will be an advantage,
• Sound knowledge of at least 2 years on stock control in a hospital environment,
• Ability to communicate effectively,
• Precise and meticulous in work,
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage,
• Proficiency in the SAP stock management system, will be an advantage,
• A person who is results orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills is needed,
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required,
• Ability to work in a stressful environment,
• Good interpersonal skills,
• Knowledge of inventory control, processes, procedures and practices
• Excellent time management skills.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement.
• Building relationships.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer responsiveness.
• Resilience.
• Organizational awareness.
• Motivating and developing people.
• Excellence orientation.
• Engaging diversity.
• Ethical behavior.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Action orientated.

Closing date

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse (Ward) - Night shift, based at Life Brooklyn Day Hospital, reporting to the Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to ensure collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Ensure effective quality management systems by:

• Attending and participating in Q programs and ensuring induction training is carried out
• Ensuring monthly Q evaluator cards are completed and report to the shift leader or unit manager
• Attending and participating in review and ward meetings in order to ensure conformance to QMS audit standards
• Performing, understanding and complying with the company infection control standards in order to adhere to PPE standards and procedures
• Adhering to safety measures

Ensure optimum operational efficiencies by:

• Ensuring correct and accurate stock administration
• Correctly reporting patient movements on discharge or transfer
• Ensuring correct and proper usage and maintenance of equipment
• Ensuring personal absenteeism is minimised and justified
• Working flexible hours in order to minimize agency costs and show willingness to assist other departments

Ensure effective quality patient care by:

• Performing and completing tasks assigned in order to maximize patient care
• Ensuring patient hygiene, comfort and safety is measured in accordance with the nursing care plan
• Following the correct techniques and wearing PPE’s in order to promote the healing of wounds and fractures
• Monitoring and recording patient intake of fluids
• Ensuring the management and preparation of surgical and diagnostic procedures

Effective relationship management with customers by:

• Building and maintaining healthy relationships with internal and external customers and supporting all new staff members with the orientation program

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientated
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing others

Closing date

Saturday, December 27, 2025

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• A vacancy exists for a Pre-Admissions Clinical Assessor, based at Life Mount Edgecombe, reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the financial and clinical administrative risks pertaining to future patient admissions.

Critical Outputs

Manage pre-admission risk  -

• Perform clinical assessments and document clinical history.
• Ensure all pre-admissions are accurately clinically coded in accordance with the coding standards
• Efficient and proactive pre-admission of all patients in accordance with Group protocol and close liaison with Case Management and National Credit Risk Departments to minimize risk exposure to the Hospital.
• Ensure high standard of documentation and capture of relevant information for all admissions through hands on supervision and training.
• Maintain a high level of customer focus amongst all staff at the Pre-Admission Clinic to the benefit of the Hospital, Public and Doctors.
• Optimal management of bed and theatre bookings through close liaison with ward and Doctor’s rooms
• Sound working knowledge and application of Funds relevant rules and limits.
• Manage authorisations requests and benefit confirmations i.e. prosthesis benefit confirmation
• Monitor insurance verification with funder
• Monitor workflow processes
• Identify and monitor gaps and risks and implement corrective actions accordingly.

Ensure effective management of quality outputs

• Adhere to ISO 9001 standards
• Perform quality walkabouts and implement corrective measures, where appropriate
• Implement and monitor quality improvement programmes through power teams
• Adhere to patient services escalation processes
• Monitor Q-evaluator score and implement corrective measures, where appropriate
• Investigate internal and external stakeholder complaints and take appropriate action
• Drive adherence to customer service standards

Ensure and promote operational excellence

• Drive compliance to LHC policies regarding authorisations and deviations
• Implement corrective actions, where necessary
• Monitor reports
• Monitor and adhere to patient services policies and procedures
• Ensure compliance to service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders
• When operationally required, assist the case management team with case management duties and responsibilities.

Ensure effective management of relationships with internal/external stakeholders

• Foster and maintain healthy relationships with internal stakeholders
• Provide relevant feedback and information on concerns or issues raised by internal stakeholders
• Implement corrective actions on deviations directly impacting on case management processes
• Monitor of and advice on effective and regular communication with external stakeholders
• Manage escalated concerns from Case Managers with external stakeholders

Requirements

• Nursing Qualification, preferably Professional Nurse or Enrolled Nurse with at least three to five years’ experience
• Current SANC registration
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and case management processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT & ICD coding
• Knowledge of Funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Understanding of private hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Closing date

Wednesday, January 7, 2026

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A vacancy exists for an unemployed University graduate in Social Work in support of HWSETA to participate in a Learnership project based at Life Health Solutions, Dunkeld Randburg, Gauteng reporting to the Wellness Team Leader

Critical Outputs

Social Work Intern program:

• Data capturing and management
• General office administration as required
• Work on special callback projects
• Affiliate recruitment, orientation
• Shadowing with other therapists in the care centre to obtain skills and learnings regarding counselling and clinical aspects
• Case management aspects
• Adhere to all benchmarks related to different administration functions (for example, Major Joints for Life Healthcare; allocations related to outbound requests received; quality reviews; invoicing; managerial case referral allocation; case management; and mailbox management).

Requirements

• Intern must be unemployed to qualify for this project
• Matric
• University Degree in Social Work
• Intern must not have been part of HWSETA internship programme in prior years
• Computer proficiency (MS office programs are required)
• Excellent telephonic and written communication skills

Competencies

• Excellent telephonic communications
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ethical behaviour
• Computer Literacy

Closing date

Monday, December 29, 2025

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• An opportunity exists for an unemployed learner to participate in an internship in the Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance disciplines.  This internship will offer an enthusiastic and driven young graduate a unique opportunity to showcase their skills-set while gaining valuable work experience as well as acquiring necessary business competencies within the Life Healthcare Group.
• The learners must be graduates of a relevant undergraduate or post graduate degree in Risk or Compliance Management, Financial Management or Business Management and will be based at the Life Healthcare Head office in Dunkeld, Johannesburg for a period of 12 months.
• The successful candidate will be required to support and assist the Group Risk Manager and the Group Compliance Lead in the implementation of the Group Enterprise Risk Management Framework and the Group Compliance Framework. This will involve working closely with and assisting the Senior Enterprise Risk Managers and the Privacy Officer as they carry out their roles and responsibilities related to embedding a culture of sound risk management practices and ensuring high levels of compliance with laws and regulations, including but not limited to, privacy laws. 
• The internship will be registered with the HWSETA.  Interns will receive a stipend of R 6,000 per month for 12 months.

Critical Outputs

• Learners must be unemployed to qualify for this project.
• Only South African citizens under the age of 35 will be considered.
• Learners must have completed their qualification to participate in this project.

Duties and responsibilities

• Assist with updating the elements of the risk management, compliance and privacy frameworks.
• Support the Risk and Compliance functions in ensuring that these frameworks and the respective strategies are implemented affectively across the Group.
• Assist with all administrative requirements as assigned by the Group Risk Manager and the Group Compliance Lead (or delegate).

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing
• Attention to detail
• Building relationships
• Business acumen
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work independently

Closing date

Saturday, January 24, 2026

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A vacancy exists for a Quality Systems Specialist – Patient Experience, based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld reporting to the National Quality Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of all aspects related to patient experience and adverse events within Life Healthcare.

Critical Outputs

Manage and define the entire customer relationship management system

Realign and look at the customer relationship management system to ensure that:

• processes are streamlined and efficient
• the communication platforms with patients are appropriate and up to date

Responsible for the patient incident management system

• Realigned and relook at the incident management system as required from time to time
• Review and align the categorization of incidents based on local and international definitions as required from time to time 

Monitoring of patient processes and outcomes

• Review all patient related data and identify trends related to:
• Patient complaints
• Patient incidents
• Patient outcome 

Continuous Improvement of patient experience  

• Work closely with their colleagues within the Quality Department and Clinical functions to identify areas for improvement and develop improvement strategies

Develop, manage and update all relevant work procedures and patient information

• Development of new work procedures, reviewing and updating existing work procedures related to incident management, compliments and complaints management and all aspects related to patient experience.

Training and support

Support Quality Managers and Cross Functional Departments with:

• Training related to Incident Management System and Customer Relationship Management System i.e patient adverse events, compliments and complaints processes
• Any training related to patient experience documents or processes including the Life Healthcare CARE programme

Requirements

• A Tertiary Qualification (Nursing or Health Sciences)
• Background in patient/customer experience management in a healthcare setting
• Experience with customer relationship management, complaints and adverse event management
• Track record of improving patient/customer experience
• At least 5-8 years’ experience would be required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint and Word)

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Action Orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Networking
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Closing date

Sunday, January 18, 2026

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• An opportunity exists for 5 unemployed learners to participate in an internship within the Human Resources field.  The project aims to provide the opportunity for unemployed learners who have successfully completed their IT and HR-related qualifications and to gain work experience in line with the qualifications.
• The learner must be a graduate of a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Information Technology and Human Resources or related qualification and will be based at the Life Healthcare Head office in Dunkeld, Johannesburg for a period of 12 months.

Critical Outputs

The internships entail the following:

The interns must specify one HR function they would like gain work experience from, and the functions are as follows: -

• Payroll
• HR Systems (Preferably IT qualification)
• Skills Development
• Organisational Development and Transformation
• Resourcing/ Recruitment and Selection

The internship will be registered with HWSETA. Learners will receive a stipend of R 6,000 per month for 12 months.

Requirements

• Learners must be unemployed to qualify for this project.
• Learners interested in HR Systems must have completed an IT Diploma/Degree
• Learners must have completed an HR Diploma/Degree
• Only South African citizens under the age of 35 will be considered.
• Learners must have completed their qualification to participate in this project.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Attention to detail
• Building relationships
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Computer literacy

Closing date

Friday, January 9, 2026

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A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Neonatal Qualified in the Paediatric ICU Ward, based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital, reporting to Michelle van Rooyen, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives

Critical Outputs

To provide quality patient care by

• Providing quality basic and specialized nursing care
• Continual communication with the patient and family with regards to the patients condition
• Administering of medication in accordance to ethical, legal framework
• Review and comply with internal policies and protocols
• Ensuring quality management systems and initiatives are conducted according to the unit specification
• Advocate the patient by motivating acuity to the case management and notify the doctor of any limitations

Provide effective people management by

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimizing unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Neonatal ICU
• Nursing Experience in Neonatal ICU and High Care
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Neonatal Experienced, in the Paediatric Ward based at Life Beacon Bay Hospital, reporting to Michelle Van Rooyen, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and to collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Effective cost management for staff and stock by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment

Providing quality patient care by

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
• Ensuring daily care rounds are conducted and investigating complaints
• Providing accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization

Providing effective risk management (SHEQ & infection control) by

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment

Requirements

• Degree/ Diploma in Nursing
• Registration with SANC
• Nursing experience in Paediatric ICU
• Current registration with the relevant professional or regulatory body
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

Closing date

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

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A vacancy exists for a Theatre Operations Manager based at Life Kingsbury Hospital reporting to the Nurse Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and coordinating the non-clinical aspects of the operating theatre, focusing on optimizing processes, and ensuring smooth business operations to support the clinical team in delivering high-quality patient care within the theatre complex to achieve the Company & Hospitals strategic objectives of Growth, Efficiency, Quality and Sustainability.

Critical Outputs

Resource Management

• Develop and implement strategies for efficient allocation of non-clinical staff, equipment, and supplies
• Coordinate with various departments to ensure optimal utilization of operating theatre resources
• Manage inventory levels and oversee procurement processes for non-clinical supplies and equipment

Financial Management

• Prepare and manage operating theatre budgets in collaboration with the Theatre Manager
• Analyse financial performance and provide regular reports to senior management
• Identify improved efficiency opportunities
• Assist with Value-Based Care initiatives within the operating theatre, with a critical focus on enhancing efficiency.

Process Efficiency

• Analyse current operational processes and implement improvements to enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for non-clinical activities
• Implement and oversee scheduling systems to maximize theatre utilization
• Collaborate with Theatre Manager and clinical staff to streamline patient flow and reduce turnaround times

Equipment Management

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and replacement of non-clinical equipment
• Coordinate with biomedical engineering for the upkeep of clinical equipment
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve operational efficiency

Compliance and Quality Assurance (non-clinical)

• Ensure compliance of non-clinical processes with relevant healthcare regulations and standards in collaboration with Theatre Manager
• Implement and monitor quality assurance programs for non-clinical operations
• Coordinate with clinical teams to support overall quality improvement initiatives

Team Management

• Recruit, train, and manage non-clinical staff in the operating theatre
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to staff

Reporting and Communication

• Prepare and present regular performance reports to Nursing and Hospital Manager in collaboration with Theatre Management
• Liaise with clinical leaders to align business operations with clinical needs
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders including surgeons, nurses, and administrative staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Healthcare Management, Finance or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in operations management. Previous experience in healthcare setting highly desirable.
• Participative and collaborative management style. Capacity to lead, foster and develop a healthy and positive working environment, which actively promotes a joint performance and value, based culture.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Contemporaneous knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, industrial relations, standards, codes, ethics and competency standards.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Excellence orientation
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Closing date

Monday, January 5, 2026

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A vacancy exists for an Engineering Planner, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town reporting to Thembisile Mdini, Engineering Manager. The successful candidate to ensure well maintained assets and work force productivity by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of workforce, parts, and equipment access. Effectively this role is the second in charge for engineering managers and a potential succession plan for the engineering management role, aimed at ensuring reliable equipment throughout their asset life cycle.

Critical Outputs

• Assist the Engineering Maintenance personnel balance their need for daily output with their need for equipment reliability and a well-maintained facility through proactive maintenance. This is achieved though effective planning, scheduling, and coordination all plannable maintenance work performed within the facility and effective arrangement and administration of resources to execute day-to-day corrective maintenance reported to the department with the goal being to minimize backlog.
• Effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate all plannable maintenance work performed within the facility. Furthermore, track and report functional metrics/key performance indicators to identify and deliver opportunities for improvement through Best-in-class engineering practices leadership, excellence, efficiency, and continuous improvement to ensure the reliability and maintainability of all facilities and operations’ plant, equipment, and installations and, through failures mode analysis.
• Ensure that all internal beneficiaries of Maintenance receive timely, efficient, and quality service.
• Ensure plant and equipment reliability though sound preventative maintenance and planning and provide a central source of information concerning maintenance work, equipment, and equipment repair.
• Provide a central source of information concerning maintenance work, equipment, and equipment repair. Also, effectively manage and advise the Engineering Manager of the timing of execution of scheduled legal maintenance to completely avoid backlog.
• Provide special tool and equipment requirements.
• Reduce the total cost of maintenance while improving conditions of equipment and operating facilities.
• Effectively arrange and administrate resources to execute day-to-day corrective maintenance reported to the department with the goal being to minimize backlog.
• Effectively manage and advise the Engineering Manager of the timing of execution of scheduled legal maintenance to completely avoid backlog.
• Collaborate effectively with the maintenance personnel to anticipate repair work before jobs become emergencies.
•  Assist the maintenance team with “Root Cause Analysis” of equipment failures and proper documentation of such incidents. This is achieved through evaluation of plant and equipment failure and analysis of root causes using best practices - Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), Condition Monitoring and Diagnostics (CMD) etc.
• Utilize equipment data feeds to guide equipment maintenance decisions and provide engineering solutions to repetitive failures through analysis and predictive modelling.
• Regularly assess quality of maintenance planning, recording, and archiving in line with ISO quality standards.
• Liaise and maintain a positive and favorable working and professional relationship with all relevant suppliers and service providers.

Requirements

• At least N6 qualification with Trade Test certificate in either Mechanical or Electrical (Heavy current) or,
• National S4 Diploma in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (Heavy Current) engineering with a minimum of 3 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage.

Competencies

• Drive and energy                                  
• Ethical behavior
• Attention to details
• Good communication skills
• Risk assessment
• Leadership
• Systemic problem solver
• Dependability
• Ability to prioritize task

Closing date

Sunday, January 4, 2026

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A vacancy exists for a Clinical Training Specialist, based at Life Kingsbury Hospital, Cape Town reporting to Nursing Standards Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering clinical nurse training to ensure competent qualified nurses and students-in-training in line with LHC strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs

Effective management of CPD & other programs for qualified nurses

• Plan, co-ordinate and participate in nursing competency requirements of the hospital and nursing function strategy
• Provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure clinical competence

Effective management of the risk bases in-service training programs (including quality)

• Plan, co-ordinate and monitor risk based in-service training programs
• Participate in incident investigation
• Participate in hospital quality projects, provide feedback, identify deviations and take remedial action where necessary
• Identify risks and competence in use of products through in-service training

Effective management of internal and approved external student clinical programs (i.e. planning, facilitating and evaluating)

• Ensure the correct management of student administration and resources
• Identify relevant learning opportunities and facilitate clinical skills development
• Provide feedback on the progress of the students both to the Learning Centre and HOD
• Support students with research projects in the hospital environment

Effective research on relevant clinical practices

• Identify and formulate a plan of action relating to clinical delivery problems

Effective marketing of the nursing profession

• Participate in the marketing of the professional image of the nursing profession
• Participate in marketing initiatives with students and learning centres in order to promote nursing as a career
• Participate with students in community events to promote the hospital

Requirements

• Relevant Nursing Diploma/Degree.
• Post graduate qualification in Nursing Education and speciality required.
• A minimum of 4 years’ experience in nursing training.
• Current registration with SANC.
• Proven clinical leadership expertise.
• Specific knowledge and understanding of the legislation governing the practice of nursing.
• Understanding of change management principles.
• Facilitation and assessment skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Drivers license.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people(Key for Managers)

Closing date

Monday, January 5, 2026

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A vacancy exists for an unemployed University graduate in Social Work in support of HWSETA to participate in a Learnership project based at Life Health Solutions, Dunkeld Randburg, Gauteng reporting to the Wellness Team Leader.

Critical Outputs

Social Work Intern program:

• Data capturing and management
• General office administration as required
• Work on special callback projects
• Affiliate recruitment, orientation
• Shadowing with other therapists in the care centre to obtain skills and learnings regarding counselling and clinical aspects
• Case management aspects
• Adhere to all benchmarks related to different administration functions (for example, Major Joints for Life Healthcare; allocations related to outbound requests received; quality reviews; invoicing; managerial case referral allocation; case management; and mailbox management).

You will also receive:

• A monthly intern stipend
• A workplace mentor for the duration of your 12 months’ internship program 

Requirements

• Intern must be unemployed to qualify for this project
• Matric
• University Degree in Social Work
• Intern must not have been part of HWSETA internship programme in prior years
• Computer proficiency (MS office programs are required)
• Excellent telephonic and written communication skills

Competencies

• Excellent telephonic communications
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ethical behaviour
• Computer Literacy

Closing date

Monday, December 29, 2025