Openings at Life Healthcare

• Vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse NICU Qualified based at Life St George’s Hospital, reporting to Anel Beale, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic and optimal quality nursing care to critically ill patients in order to maximize a positive outcome for the customer 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
• Ensure the ICU team works according to the scope of practice in order to ensure the correct skills mix is utilised

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 doctors 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 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
• Post-graduate qualification in Critical Care (Neonatal/Paeds/Adult) with proven nursing experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Units is required.
• Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic and well organised
• 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
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness Organisational awareness
• Leading my example (Key for Managers)

Deadline:4th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Case Manager General Ward based at Life Mercantile Hospital, reporting Jacqueline Naude, Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and clinical risks of the patient in a general ward by ensuring accurate coding, clinical updates and accounts submissions of patient hospitalization to achieve strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Ensuring the maximisation of revenue by

• Ensuring accuracy of coding
• Ensuring the correct application and interpretation of RSRT’s
• Participating in meetings and reporting losses to RSRT team and recommend corrective actions
• Monitoring insurance verification and workflow processes

Ensuring effective management of quality outputs by

• Performing quality walkabouts and implement corrective measures
• Implementing and monitoring quality improvement programmes
• Adhering to patient services escalation processes in order to achieve QMS targets
• Monitoring Q-evaluator scores and implementing corrective measures
• Investigating internal and external stakeholder complaints
• Ensuring the adherence to customer service standards

Ensuring operational excellence by

• Monitoring submission of accurate accounts to funders
• Updating length of stay and level of care to funders of general ward cases and where operationally required specialised unit cases.
• Releasing care risk targets and submission within two days of discharge
• Ensuring the compliance to LHC policies and managing authorisations and claim submissions, rejections and delays
• Ensuring governance and risk management by monitoring and adhering to patient services policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance to service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all billing checks are closed by the relevant function areas

Ensuring effective management of relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders
• Providing feedback and information on concerns or issues raised by internal stakeholders
• Providing and facilitating training regarding RSRT contracts to the relevant internal stakeholders
• Ensuring effective communication with external stakeholders
• Managing escalated concerns from Case Managers with external stakeholders
• Escalating doctor non-compliance in terms of RSRT framework to RSRT meetings

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses.
• 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

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

Deadline:10th March,2026          

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Job Purpose

• The main purpose of the role of Quality Manager is management of the Quality System in collaboration with various departments within the hospital.

Critical Outputs

Effective building of relationships with internal/external stakeholders:

• Ensure productive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders (including governmental bodies) by participating in various forums, cross-functional activities and by identifying networking opportunities Overall management of the Quality Function, through:
• Ensuring that the hospital quality and environmental sustainability objectives are reviewed annually and aligned to the Group objectives
• Communicating the quality and environmental sustainability targets and focus areas to the hospital management and staff and drive projects to achieve these targets together with HOD’s
• Generating the hospital quality scorecard and monthly quality reports
• Collating presentations and communicate feedback on trends, risks, incidents and corrective action taken at the hospital Quality Review meetings
• Advising the Engineering /Services Manager on conducting environmental aspect/impact assessments and reporting of environmental incidents
• Partnering with the Infection Prevention Specialist and HOD’s to ensure that the correct management and reduction of general and hazardous waste within the hospital and ensure that waste handling meets quality, legal and environmental regulations and standards
• Partnering with the Infection Prevention Specialist/Coordinator to effectively manage the Healthcare Risk Waste management, through implementation and maintenance of processes relating to waste reduction, correct segregation and disposal of waste
• Driving continuous improvement through the Life Healthcare iShift program
• Participation in Patient Experience management (PXM) and CARE program Effective Deviation Management, through:
• Managing, reporting, investigation and close out of all quality and environmental incidents and deviations to standards in conjunction with the HOD’s/Unit Managers
• Manage close outs of deviations to standards identified during internal and external audits Effective management of the InfoQuest data management system, through:
• Training of staff in the use of InfoQuest reporting system
• Ensure all relevant staff has access as needed and checking data for accuracy and reliability
• Ensuring that data is captured accurately and submitted by the specified cut-off dates
• Ensuring that reports are correct, available and utilized effectively
• Measuring performance against the quality objectives, evaluating the results and co-ordinate corrective action where necessary, together with the relevant HOD’s

Effective risk identification and management, through:

• Conducting risk assessments on an annual basis, together with HOD’s and Unit Managers, in accordance with legal requirements
• Monitoring and review of hazard/risk management quarterly, together with HOD’s and Unit Managers
• Monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of actions taken to mitigate/control risk, together with HOD’s and Unit Managers
• Maintaining and updating of Risk register

Effective analyses of data (trending) and management of risks through:    

• Ensuring that quality data is accurately recorded, the statistics analyzed and trends identified
• Ensuring that internal CAR’s have been generated based on major trends
• Monitoring and reporting on actions taken on trends identified through Incident and Alert Management, Patient Experience Management and Customer Relationship Management System
• Monitoring the effectiveness of correction action
• Maintaining and updating of CAR register

Effective Occupational Health and Safety Management, through:

• Coordinating the hospital Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Ensuring that all legal appointments are made, staff trained in the requirements of such appointments and legal requirements are adhered to
• Guiding the Hospital Manager on health and safety related issues in order to ensure that the legal requirements are adhered to for staff safety
• Coordination of employee injuries and occupational disease reporting - internally and externally (DOH&COID) Emergency planning and disaster management, through:
• Managing the hospital Emergency and Disaster Plan and practices
• Updating the emergency planning and disaster management plans and ensuring that they are available Effective document control, through:
• Monitoring and ensuring governance of the quality document control processes in the hospital Effective participation in internal and external audit processes, through:
• Planning, coordination and participation in the internal and external audit review process Coordinating and monitoring of corrective actions, monitoring of effectiveness of actions and close out of all non-conformities related to quality with relevant HOD’s Training of staff:
• Conduct training within the hospital to ensure that management and staff understand the quality, safety and environmental requirements
• Induction training conducted using the induction booklet with focus on the legal requirements

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Degree or Diploma in Safety/Quality Management or similar
• Management experience is advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of Safety and Health legislation
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council if applicable

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication
• Influencing
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Monitoring
• Attention to detail
• Rule orientation

Deadline:10th March,2026          

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• A vacancy exists for a Case Manager General based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, reporting to the Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and clinical risks of the patient in a general ward by ensuring accurate coding, clinical updates and accounts submissions of patient hospitalization to achieve strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Ensuring the maximisation of revenue by

• Ensuring accuracy of coding
• Ensuring the correct application and interpretation of RSRT’s
• Participating in meetings and reporting losses to RSRT team and recommend corrective actions
• Monitoring insurance verification and workflow processes

Ensuring effective management of quality outputs by

• Performing quality walkabouts and implement corrective measures
• Implementing and monitoring quality improvement programmes
• Adhering to patient services escalation processes in order to achieve QMS targets
• Monitoring Q-evaluator scores and implementing corrective measures
• Investigating internal and external stakeholder complaints
• Ensuring the adherence to customer service standards

Ensuring operational excellence by

• Monitoring submission of accurate accounts to funders
• Updating length of stay and level of care to funders of general ward cases and where operationally required specialised unit cases.
• Releasing care risk targets and submission within two days of discharge
• Ensuring the compliance to LHC policies and managing authorisations and claim submissions, rejections and delays
• Ensuring governance and risk management by monitoring and adhering to patient services policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance to service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all billing checks are closed by the relevant function areas

Ensuring effective management of relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders
• Providing feedback and information on concerns or issues raised by internal stakeholders
• Providing and facilitating training regarding RSRT contracts to the relevant internal stakeholders
• Ensuring effective communication with external stakeholders
• Managing escalated concerns from Case Managers with external stakeholders
• Escalating doctor non-compliance in terms of RSRT framework to RSRT meetings

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses.
• 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

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

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Porter based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital reporting to the Reception Supervisor. The successful candidate will be part of a professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality in patient care.

Critical Outputs

• Transport patients from reception to wards and vice versa.
• Transport patients from wards to doctor’s rooms and x-ray.
• Check trolleys for cleanliness and whether in need of repairs (maintain in good working condition)
• Assist in the making work related photocopies.
• Assist with ad-hoc duties as and when required by the Reception Supervisor.
• Deliver correspondence to doctor’s as and when required.
• Provide assistance to the nursing staff with the movement of patients in a safe, professional and friendly manner.
• Provide quality service at all times.
• General administrative functions as requested.
• Assist the filing clerk with filing.
• Assist pharmacy with transport of prescriptions to the ward and patient files to reception

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Working experience in the hospital environment advantageous
• Experience in dealing with people
• Knowledge of hospital procedures
• Team player
• Must be willing to work according to the flexi-hour system including night duty
• Position includes working shifts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Reliable and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and use initiative to achieve set objectives

Competencies

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

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Night Quality Supervisor, based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to the Nurse Manager Senior. The successful candidate will be responsible for the co-coordinating and leading provision of quality patient care during the night in support of hospital and nursing objectives of quality, growth and people.

Critical Outputs
Effective quality management

• Communicating, supporting, coaching and monitoring of night staff in order to ensure a safe patient and staff environment
• Identifying clinical competence and addressing the concern with the line manager
• Participating and leading quality projects in order to support a culture of quality

Effective operations management

• Ensuring staff allocations are adequately assigned
• Effectively managing unplanned events in order to ensure optimal utilization of resources
• Providing direction and inspiring positive work behaviour in order to keep staff motivated and productive

Effective relationship building with internal & external stakeholders

• Displaying visible leadership to night staff and management in order to ensure productive and motivated team work
• Participating in meetings in order to ensure productive and meaningful relationships with external stakeholders

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing
• Post graduate training in management will be an advantage
• Registered with SANC
• Management experience will be an advantage
• Proven leadership abilities

Competencies

• Problem - solving, analysis and judgment
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Verbal & written communication and presentation skill

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Midwife Qualified, based at Life Empangeni Private Hospital, reporting to the Unit Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing holistic patient care and create collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders in line with Company & Hospital strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Effective cost management by

• Evaluating employee labour hours and manage debit and credit hours
• Minimising unnecessary stock wastage and facilitating maintenance of equipment
• Utilization of tools such as Impilo board for correct stock charging, and ensuring that the correct level of care is updated

Providing quality patient care by

• Identifying and ensuring staff undergo department specific micro orientation
• Daily Care Rounds to be done, ensuring patient satisfaction is enhanced
• Provide accurate, appropriate and adequate information to patients and family members during hospitalization
• Ensure professional ethical practice in the Unit
• Provide and supervise individualized, specific nursing care to the mother and baby
• Participating in ESMOE drills and CPD programs, in-service training, and on the spot teaching.

Providing effective risk management by

• Monitoring and implementing preventative measures to minimize risk
• Comply with ISO requirements in order to facilitate infection control
• Maintaining a safe and holistic patient environment to minimize the risk of infections

Conducting effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Identifying doctor’s preferences and stakeholders needs and implement in the working environment
• Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team

Requirements

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in Nursing Midwifery
• Registration with SANC
• Nursing experience in Maternity Ward (Labour, Post-natal and Nursery).
• Must be willing to fulfill the role of midwife in the Unit, according to the flexi hour system (day and night duty), according to the needs of the Unit.
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.
• Computer proficiency
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment
• 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
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Ethical behaviour

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• A vacancy has arisen for a Physiotherapist based at Life Nkanyisa Algoa Psych, Mission Road, Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha. Reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the Centre and be part of a dynamic professional team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality.

Critical Outputs

• Conduct assessment and treatment of physical and functional problems
• Programme development and treatment of users, as well as monitoring and evaluation of interventions.
• Participate in the rehab programme
• Educate patients and their families regarding the patient’s condition
• Prescription and ordering of assistive devices
• Function effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team to meet the requirements of quality patient care
• Participating in MDT and family meetings
• Active participation in continuous professional development activities Building relationships with referring doctors, nurses, and therapists
• Contribute to weekly team and family meetings
• Keep accurate and timeous records and reports
• Effectively respond to queries and handle accordingly
• Professional therapy service implementation in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols and procedures
• Attend and contribute towards Continuous Professional Development activities of the unit
• Promote and maintain sound and productive relationships with referral sources and stakeholders in the field of Rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy
• Registration with HPCSA for the current year
• One year post community service working experience
• Experience in treating pediatrics will be an added advantage
• Interpersonal relationship skills, effective communication, leadership skills and performance orientation Candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient and customer orientation

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal and written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive and energy
• Team player
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness Organizational awareness
• Leading by example
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Able to work under pressure

Deadline:3rd March,2026

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• A vacancy has arisen for an Occupational Therapist at Life Nkanyisa Algoa Psych, Mission Road, Bethelsdorp, Gqeberha. The candidate will be reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for meeting the needs of the internal and external customers through the execution of the Life Healthcare strategic and operational objectives in Growth, Quality, Efficiency and Sustainability by contributing to the effective functioning of the Centre and be part of a dynamic professional team that is continuously striving for the highest quality standards.

Critical Outputs

• Develop and maintain the facility programme as a functional member of the inter-disciplinary team.
• Participate in patient programme planning, reviews, and adjustments as and when required.
• Ensure that there are sufficient consumables and resources available for the facility programme to operate smoothly and without interruption.
• Assessment and treatment of patients with physical, functional, and cognitive problems including neurological disorders such as traumatic brain injuries and stroke.
• Liaise with external stakeholders and agencies to provide work, learning and recreational opportunities for the service users.
• Provide a platform for the implementation of large-scale skills development initiatives.
• Participate in the facility specific marketing initiatives, advocacy events and community education programme when required.
• Able to supervise assistants/technicians and monitor critical outputs; as well as provide necessary training on the operation of equipment and activities provided by the department.
• Ensure that all equipment is serviced, and in working order at all times.
• Active participation in continuous professional development activities of the unit.
• Attend all required interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Function as a member of the inter-disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate
• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with HPCSA
• At least 2 years’ experience post community service.
• Experience in treating mental health/psychiatric conditions will be advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, effective communication skills and performance orientation.
• Candidate will need to demonstrate commitment to quality patient care and customer satisfaction.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment skills
• Creativity
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication
• Attention to detail/ excellence orientation.
• Ethical behaviour
• Drive and energy
• Resilience
• Positive influencing
• Organizational awareness
• Professional and technical proficiency
• Ability to operate within a multidisciplinary team.

Deadline:11th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Case Manager General Ward based at Life Eugene Marais Hospital, reporting to Roscher Ferreira, Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and clinical risks of the patient in a general ward by ensuring accurate coding, clinical updates and accounts submissions of patient hospitalization to achieve strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Ensuring the maximisation of revenue by

• Ensuring accuracy of coding
• Ensuring the correct application and interpretation of RSRT’s
• Participating in meetings and reporting losses to RSRT team and recommend corrective actions
• Monitoring insurance verification and workflow processes

Ensuring effective management of quality outputs by

• Performing quality walkabouts and implement corrective measures
• Implementing and monitoring quality improvement programmes
• Adhering to patient services escalation processes in order to achieve QMS targets
• Monitoring Q-evaluator scores and implementing corrective measures
• Investigating internal and external stakeholder complaints
• Ensuring the adherence to customer service standards

Ensuring operational excellence by

• Monitoring submission of accurate accounts to funders
• Updating length of stay and level of care to funders of general ward cases and where operationally required specialised unit cases.
• Releasing care risk targets and submission within two days of discharge
• Ensuring the compliance to LHC policies and managing authorisations and claim submissions, rejections and delays
• Ensuring governance and risk management by monitoring and adhering to patient services policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance to service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all billing checks are closed by the relevant function areas

Ensuring effective management of relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders
• Providing feedback and information on concerns or issues raised by internal stakeholders
• Providing and facilitating training regarding RSRT contracts to the relevant internal stakeholders
• Ensuring effective communication with external stakeholders
• Managing escalated concerns from Case Managers with external stakeholders
• Escalating doctor non-compliance in terms of RSRT framework to RSRT meetings

Requirements

•  Grade 12
• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses.
• 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

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

Deadline:12th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Catering Assistant based at Life Groenkloof Hospital reporting to the Catering Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning of the department and be part of the dynamic team that is continuously striving for the highest standards of quality.

Critical Outputs

• Clean and sanitize all pots, pans, utensils, and crockery in line with hygiene standards.
• Sanitize dishwashing machines, equipment, and sinks after each shift.
• Maintain scullery floors, walls, and surfaces in a clean, grease-free state.
• Follow proper waste segregation procedures (food, recyclables, general waste).
• Ensure timely disposal of waste to prevent odours, contamination, and pests.
• Comply with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine cleaning and basic checks of dishwashing machines and related equipment.
• Monitor and clean drains and grease traps regularly.
• Report equipment faults or malfunctions promptly to supervisors.
• Handle cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
• Support kitchen efficiency through rapid turnaround of clean kitchenware.
• Store cleaned items neatly in designated areas.
• Coordinate with kitchen staff to address priority cleaning needs.
• Adhere to occupational health and safety practices, including PPE usage.
• Assist kitchen staff and participate in deep-cleaning activities when required.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Be able to work shifts
• At least 2 years’ experience in catering services in any hospital will be an advantage
• Industry experience in cleaning will be an advantage
• Knowledge of infection control

Competencies

• Be able to work and function independently
• Pleasant, hardworking and honest personality
• Teamwork and dedication
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be able to handle every
• situation with a positive attitude
• Drive & energy
• Strong leadership and trustworthy
• Ethical behaviour
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Team player

Deadline:4th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Case Manager General Ward based at Life Cosmos Hospital, Mpumalanga, reporting to Anrita Engelbrecht, Patient Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial and clinical risks of the patient in a general ward by ensuring accurate coding, clinical updates and accounts submissions of patient hospitalization to achieve strategic objectives.

Critical Outputs
Ensuring the maximisation of revenue by

• Ensuring accuracy of coding
• Ensuring the correct application and interpretation of RSRT’s
• Participating in meetings and reporting losses to RSRT team and recommend corrective actions
• Monitoring insurance verification and workflow processes

Ensuring effective management of quality outputs by

• Performing quality walkabouts and implement corrective measures
• Implementing and monitoring quality improvement programmes
• Adhering to patient services escalation processes in order to achieve QMS targets
• Monitoring Q-evaluator scores and implementing corrective measures
• Investigating internal and external stakeholder complaints
• Ensuring the adherence to customer service standards

Ensuring operational excellence by

• Monitoring submission of accurate accounts to funders
• Updating length of stay and level of care to funders of general ward cases and where operationally required specialised unit cases.
• Releasing care risk targets and submission within two days of discharge
• Ensuring the compliance to LHC policies and managing authorisations and claim submissions, rejections and delays
• Ensuring governance and risk management by monitoring and adhering to patient services policies and procedures
• Ensuring compliance to service level agreements with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensuring all billing checks are closed by the relevant function areas

Ensuring effective management of relationships with internal/external stakeholders by

• Building and maintaining relationships with internal stakeholders
• Providing feedback and information on concerns or issues raised by internal stakeholders
• Providing and facilitating training regarding RSRT contracts to the relevant internal stakeholders
• Ensuring effective communication with external stakeholders
• Managing escalated concerns from Case Managers with external stakeholders
• Escalating doctor non-compliance in terms of RSRT framework to RSRT meetings

Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Nursing, Physiotherapy, Clinical Associates, Paramedics as Critical Care Assistants or Emergency Care Practitioners or any other qualification that covers Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology as foundational courses.
• 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

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Professional and technical proficiency
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Influencing skills
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour
• Email
• [email protected]

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• A vacancy exists for an Enrolled Nurse Auxiliary, based at Life Nkanyisa Siyathuthuka Care Centre, reporting to the 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
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

• Matric Certificate
• Enrolled Nursing Auxiliary Qualification Certificate
• Current registration with the relevant professional / regulatory body(SANC)
• Experience at the General Hospital or Health Care Facility
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players would be an advantage
• Computer proficiency is advantageous

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 by example
• Motivating and developing people

Deadline:4th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Office Administration Intern, at Life Nkanyisa Siyathuthuka Care Centre for a duration of 1 year. The position reports to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for human resource duties at Life Nkanyisa Siyathuthuka Care Centre.

Critical Outputs
Office Administration

• Assist in creating and maintaining an appropriate filling system to ensure accurate records of all reports and other documents is maintained.
• Assist in conducting regular audits on employee files to ensure that all paperwork is in the files as per the company audit requirements.
• Attend promptly and politely to human resources related queries from internal and external customers telephonically, in person and in writing as appropriate.
• Provide administrative support in recruitment, new hires, terminations process.
• Administration of all HR records including filling of current employee files and terminations and new appointments.
• Assisting Admin Clerk and FPA with general administration duties as needed
• Assisting line managers with Kronos.
• Providing a prompt, courteous service to all employees

You will also receive:

• A monthly stipend
• A workplace mentor for the duration of your internship program

Requirements

• Matric/ NQF 4
• Completed Office Admin NCV qualification
• Computer proficiency (MS office programs are required)
• Excellent telephonic and written communication skills

Competencies

• Good Microsoft excel working knowledge and experience,
• Good communication skills, as they will be liaising with many stakeholders Nationally
• Professional mannerisms
• Punctuality is very important.
• Good interpersonal skills

Deadline:4th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Quality Manager, based at Life Faerie Glen Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidates will co-ordinate quality efforts in support of the hospital management team and monitor the effectiveness of the Quality Management System; Safety, Health and Environmental compliance; as well as Legal Compliance thereof.

Critical Outputs
Hospital scorecard:

• Submit inputs to the hospital scorecard
• Set Hospital specific Quality objectives and targets in conjunction with management and in line with the Life Healthcare group targets
• Measure performance against set goals monthly and interpret results
• Advise management on corrective actions for major trends

Quality Reporting System(QRS)

• Manage the QRS and ensure all quality data is accurately captured
• Extract and generate monthly reports and graphs
• Analyse quality stats
• Review trends and assist line managers to generate corrective actions where necessary
• Identify hospital trends, co-ordinate power teams
• Coordinate and Manage Quality audits and monitor implementation of findings
• Coordinate and participate in arrangements for external audits

Quality Management processes

• Coordinate quarterly Health and Safety meetings
• Coordinate and assist the Hospital Manager with hospital Quarterly Quality Review meetings
• Coordinate the QMS process in all hospital departments

Document Control

• Train document control resource, HOD’s and all line managers on the document control processes
• Monitor compliance to document control process in the hospital and deviations

Legal, Safety, Health and Environment

• Conduct SHE assessments and audits.
• Coordinate processes to ensure legal compliance
• Risk and Emergency management
• Health and Safety representatives
• Hazardous Chemical Substances
• Occupational Health Programme
• Environmental management

Training

• Co-ordination and facilitation of all Health and Safety training
• Participate in the Quality Care process
• Quality Induction training
• Quality Management System and process training
• Assist in the implementation of quality campaigns

Requirements

• Applicant must have a nursing background.
• Computer literacy and familiarity in all MS-Office programs and applications is essential.
• Computer proficiency essential.
• Line management experience would be an advantage
• Health and Safety, Quality management and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 experience is essential
• Knowledge of legal compliance in Healthcare management and Healthcare Risk Waste
• Driver’s license and ability to travel
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills.
• Good administrative skills and ability to set priorities.
• Detail-oriented.
• Degree or Diploma in Nursing or Degree or Diploma in Safety Management or similar

Competencies

• Problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis and judgment
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication and presentation
• Influencing
• Drive & energy
• Attention to detail
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness

Deadline:15th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse in the Life Nkanyisa, based at Siyathuthuka Care Centre, reporting to Hlengiwe Khanyile, Unit Manager.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality patient care.

Critical Outputs
Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit

• Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice
• Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices
• Provide care, treatment and rehabilitation in accordance to the Mental Healthcare Act 17 of 2002.
• Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions

Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit

• Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care
• Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care
• Participate in disseminating health information by giving health talks to patients, families and visitors.

Customer Satisfaction: Enhance patient satisfaction

• Utilise available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives e.g. campaigns and programmes on Community health issues organized by the facility.
• Assist in the management of patient complaints

Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team

• Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing care
• Assist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary team

Safe Environment: Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe

• Utilise available management tools and participate in pro active management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment e.g. SHEQ and infection control

Business Efficiency: Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, inter-departmental cooperation and economic use of all resources

• Utilise and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billing

Coaching and mentor staff

• Assist in the performance management of the unit staff
• Assist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on the job in-service education
• Participate in staff recognition and reward management strategies

Requirements

• General Nursing Degree / Diploma
• Registration with SANC
• Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing would be an advantage
• Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
• 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
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

Deadline:4th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Registered Nurse Midwife Qualified in the Maternity Ward, based at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital, reporting to Pamela Yako, Unit Manager.  The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of quality patient care.

Critical Outputs
Ensure professional, ethical practice in the unit

• Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with legislation that directly and indirectly governs nursing practice
• Provide and supervise nursing care in accordance with ethical codes that directly and indirectly guide nursing practices
• Accept accountability and responsibility for own professional actions

Ensure the provision of competent, clinical nursing care in the unit

• Use the scientific process of nursing to initiate and manage comprehensive nursing care plans that will ensure quality nursing care
• Coordinate and supervise nursing activities of members of the healthcare team who provide basic care

Customer Satisfaction: Enhance patient satisfaction

• Utilise available management tools and strategies to enhance patient experience through continuing quality improvement initiatives e.g CFS and Qe
• Assist in the management of patient complaints

Build professional relationships with the members of the multi-disciplinary team

• Cooperate fully with the members of the multi-disciplinary team and independently delivering nursing care
• Assist in the management of complaints from members of the multi-disciplinary team

Safe Environment: Assist in maintaining an environment which is both emotionally and physically safe

• Utilise available management tools and participate in pro active management strategies to ensure an emotionally and physically safe patient environment e.g. SHEQ and infection control

Business Efficiency: Contribute to business efficiency through cost effective patient care, interdepartmental cooperation and economic use of all resources

• Utilise and supervise adherence to interdepartmental requirements with regard to stock management, case management and billing

Coaching and mentor staff

• Assist in the performance management of the unit staff
• Assist in staff development through the provision of appropriate on the job in-service education
• Participate in staff recognition and reward management strategies

Requirements

• General Nursing Degree / Diploma
• Registration with SANC
• Diploma in Midwifery
• Relevant experience and technical skill to meet the critical outputs
• 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
• Attention to detail
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Influencing skills
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Action orientation
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behaviour

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• A vacancy exists for a SHEQ Clerk, based at Life Brenthurst Hospital, reporting to the Quality Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting quality efforts and will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the hospital Quality Department through effective administrative support to the QSSS and through interdepartmental liaison and communication.

Critical Outputs

• Support the QSSS in delivering a superior quality service.

Administrative:

• Perform administrative duties relating to Quality (QMS) and Environmental (EMS) processes.
• Capture, extract, collate and compile data and reports.
• Manage and maintain an efficient record and filing system.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Take minutes of Health and Safety meetings and other, as required.
• Assist the QSSS with coordinating and arranging of Quality and Legal training and Quality workshops.
• Assist the QSSS with coordinating and arranging Quality Audits (Internal & External)
• Assist with incident investigation.
• Assist with Quality Improvement initiatives. 

  Document Control:                                                                                                                                             

• Manage an effective document control process.
• Implement and/or maintain the electronic document control system.
• Monitor the document control process in the hospital/facility.

  COID:                                                                                                                                                              

• Compile documentation to be submitted to COID.
• Follow up with COID regarding submitted COID incident documentation.
• Follow up on accounts generated through the COID process.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Strong computer literacy and competence in full Microsoft office suite is essential.
• Experience in dealing with customers.
• Commitment towards continuous improvement
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Reliable, motivated, and hardworking
• Professional with integrity
• Confidentiality and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Knowledge of medical terminology will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of hospital procedures will be advantageous.
• Secretarial experience/qualification is advantageous.
• Qualification or experience in ISO 9001: Quality Management System or Occupational Health and Safety advantageous

Competencies

• Planning & organising
• Resilience
• Verbal & written communication
• Action orientation
• Organizational awareness
• Building relationships
• Problem solving
• Attention to detail.
• Drive & energy.
• Excellence orientation

Deadline:5th March,2026

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• A vacancy exists for a Unit Manager for the Orthopaedic Unit based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to the Nursing Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating clinical practice and resources within the unit to achieve the company and hospital objectives of quality, growth and people.

Critical Outputs
Effective clinical leadership

• Lead the implementation of the nursing care plan and co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the correct treatment plan within the correct MDT program in order to achieve clinical outcomes.
• Function as clinical expert in achieving patient outcomes.
• Ensure competence of staff and students, determine and drive criteria for effective professional socialization, create an environment conducive to learning and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders.
• Promote customer satisfaction within unit, address customer complaints, conduct quality care rounds and clinical practice audits to monitor care levels and report accordingly.
• Implement national quality initiatives within unit with the focus on improved clinical outcomes and report accordingly.
• Identify clinical and safety risks and trends in all of the above, implement corrective action where necessary and monitor on an ongoing basis.
• Initiate and drive unit specific best operating practice, communicate these for wider implementation and participate in hospital specific marketing initiatives. 

Effective leadership and people management

• Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of LHC values, operating model, nursing strategy and image of the profession, actively sponsor LHC initiatives and projects to ensure continued and improved productivity.
• Drive and manage all people related processes within unit.

Effective financial management (including equipment)

• Participate in business planning and budgeting processes and manage nursing costs according to budget.
• Manage stock utilization and drive product management processes within unit together with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure employees are trained on the operation of equipment within unit and together with relevant stakeholders ensure equipment is in working order to provide a safe patient environment.

Effective relationships with internal & external stakeholders

• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. HOD’s, Enabling functions, patients, family members, service providers etc.) through ongoing communication and feedback.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with doctors by agreeing professional code of conduct, driving and monitoring effective communication regarding positive patient outcomes, functioning as an advocate for LHC and communicate impact of industry challenges on the Nursing profession.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in nursing
• Current registration with SANC
• Unit management experience would be an advantage.
• Relevant experience in nursing to meet the critical outputs
• Proven leadership and people management skill would be an advantage
• Basic understanding of labour legislation, financial and chain management principles
• 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
• Excellence orientation
• Action orientation
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Organisational awareness
• Leading by example
• Motivating and developing people

Deadline:6th March,2026

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• Three vacancies have arisen for Registered Nurses at Waverley Care Centre reporting to Unit Manager’s. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensure quality patient care and participate in rehabilitation programs of mental health care patients.

Critical Outputs
Effective ward operations through:

• Daily Care Rounds to be done, ensuring patient satisfaction is enhanced.
• Provide accurate, appropriate, and adequate information to patients and family members.
• Ensure professional ethical practice in the Unit.
• Provide and supervise individualized, specific nursing care.
• Participating in CPD programs, in-service training, and on the spot teaching
• Maintaining quality patient care standards.
• Effective relationship with MDT members and customers.
• Participation in rehabilitation and climate meetings.
• Practicing and ensuring compliance on hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
• Ensuring records and accurately completed and stored in accordance with legal and ethical requirements.

Ensuring effective people management by:

• Interacting and communicating with a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide training and development to ensure personal and professional growth.
• Supervising lower categories
• Running in-service trainings and ward meetings.
• Assist UM in controlling absenteeism and abuse of sick leave in the ward.
• Delegating juniors and ensure task completion.

Effective governance and risk management by:

• Ensure correct use of stock and equipment.
• Maintain effective control of patient’s consumables.
• Ensure safe environment for patients and employees.
• Make sure employees are using and handling PPE correctly.
• Ensuring low rate of incidents.

Requirements

• Grade 12/NSC
• Must be a Registered Nurse and be registered with SANC.
• Experience in Chronic Psychiatry/rehabilitation will be an advantage.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Must be willing to fulfil a role in the ward according to the flexi-hours system and workday and night duty.
• Other competencies required: Strong customer orientation, team player, very energetic, well organized and enjoy working with Psychiatric patients.

Competencies

• Leading by example
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
• Report writing.
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Engaging diversity
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Drive and energy.
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Motivating and developing people

Deadline:6th March,2026