Life Healthcare Vacancies

Admission Clerk

FunctionPatient servicesFacilityLife Knysna Private HospitalPositionAdmission ClerkIntroduction

The vacancy exists for an Admissions clerk, based at Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to Charlee Hans, Admissions supervisor. The incumbent will be responsible for managing the admission processes set out in the Life healthcare policies and procedure.Critical Outputs

• Ensuring accurate and efficient administration of the admission process.
• Ensure all demographic data is collected with attention to detail as per work procedures.
• Ensuring that the financial risk of the Hospital is managed by obtaining approval numbers within the turn around time, collecting co-payments, private estimates and deposito collected upfront in accordance with Life Healthcare protocols, targets, and objectives.
• Develop sound relationships with both internal and external customers including patients, funders, doctors, and private patients.
• Closing of billing checks within the units targets
• Compiling private estimates and managing the financial risk around this function.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Front desk, concierge duties, managing the switchboard and porter duties when needed.
• POPIA knowledge to prepare patient folders for Scanco.
• Flexibility to work shifts- day, night and weekends
• An eye for detail.

Requirements

• Qualification – Grade 12
• Experience in office admin and front desk will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Private Healthcare environment, its challenges and role players will be an advantage.
• Computer proficiency – word, excel outlook.

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Engaging diversity
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Drive and Energy
• Building relationships
• Customer responsiveness
• Leading by example
• Ethical behavior
• Excellence orientation

Emailcharlee.hans@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Financial Accountant

FunctionFinanceFacilityLife St Dominic’s HospitalPositionFinancial AccountantIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Financial Accountant, based at Life East London Private Hospital, reporting to Pascale Wiehahn, Finance and Admin Manager, Life St Dominic’s Hospital Complex. The successful candidate will be responsible for performance and management of accounting processes to achieve compliance, standardisation and efficiency in the function.Critical Outputs

Effective financial and accounting management

• Conducting full accounting, Capital Expenditure process and month end function for several business units
• Preparing reports and analyses, including monthly management reports, cash-flows and schedules, analyses
• of expense variances, revenue and cost trends
• Prepare variance to budget as compared to prior year analysis, report on hospital performance, identify problem areas and take remedial action with staff and Enabling functions as required
• Preparing and reviewing of general ledger journals
• Addressing, as part of a team, the development of new processes and procedures to increase efficiencies
• Liaising, amongst others, with both internal and external auditors, line managers, service providers, suppliers, and other regulatory bodies 

Effective budgeting

• Develop operating budget, ensure final budget presented matches approved parameters, ensure sign off of budget by management and communicate approved budget to all units
• Ensure final working capital budget presented reflects the requirements of the operating budget, ensure sign off by management and communicating approved budget to all units

Effective management of internal controls

• Promoting best operating and accounting practices and assisting in reviewing and establishing adequate internal controls.
• Responsibility for managing processes to adhere to reporting deadlines.
• Manage targets regarding rejections, bad debts, case management write-offs and reimbursement codes

Effective governance and risk management

• Manage compliance with the executive constraints per corporate governance, report deviations and act where necessary
• Prepare annual review checklists and manage the internal control environment within the hospital

Requirements

• A University Degree, B Com graduate or equivalent is preferred, but relevant experience will be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is critical with advanced Excel Skills
• SAP experience an advantage
• High performance orientation, independence, functional proficiency, initiative and an ability to meet deadlines is essential for this position as is attention to detail and good communication and report writing skills
• The ability to manage staff

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 by example (Key for Managers)
• Motivating and developing people (Key for Managers)

EmailStDominicsRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Hospital HR Manager

FunctionHuman resourcesFacilityLife Queenstown Private HospitalPositionHospital HR ManagerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Hospital HR Manager based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting to the Hospital Manager , Sive Jama.  The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on the Group and Regional HR strategy in the hospital and for optimizing employee commitment, productivity and capability to support the achievement of quality patient care and business efficiency.  This will be done with and through the line by providing sound people management leadership, planning, policy/legislative interpretation, communication, developing sound relationships and change capability in line with Life Healthcare strategic objectives.Critical Outputs

HR Leadership in the Hospital

• Ensure Hospital HR plan is aligned to Group HR strategy
• Visible HR leadership and partnership in the hospital
• Leadership influence, responsiveness and credibility
• Ensure HR best practices (including an effective line manager delivery model and effective change management)
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Resourcing and Talent Management

• Agree hospital resourcing needs and implement strategies to attract, retain and develop employees (includes transformation, flexible staffing)
• Effective training, development, talent and succession processes (including skills/WSP)
• Coach, guide and mentor managers and supervisors on HR / people management
• Partner with the line to ensure effective recruitment and sound processes  
• Effective induction and on-boarding of employees
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Transformation

• Providing effective guidance through influencing and the promotion of diversity
• With the line, ensure effective Employment Equity/BBEEE planning, execution and legal compliance (including target setting and achievement)
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Effective Employee Relations

• Ensuring engagement and communication structures are effectively managed with and through the line e.g., consultative forum, union representatives
• Providing support, counsel and risk mitigation advice to Manco, line managers and employees
• Training all line managers / business partners on IR best practices and ensuring same are complied with
• With line, effectively manage day to day ER / IR e.g. CCMA, wage negotiations
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Employee Engagement and Enablement

• Ensuring effective leadership engagement and enablement in the hospital to enhance the company EVP (including survey actions, reward & recognition, culture)
• Ensuring employee productivity in the business (including performance and absence management)
• Ensuring an effective and integrated employee wellness programme
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

HR Best Practices, Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Partnering with line managers to ensure best practices, policy and process compliance, successful HR / legal audits, mitigate HR risks
• Support Employee Services by ensuring good administration, accuracy, quality and achievement of deadlines (Kronos and payroll submission deadlines)
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

HR Projects

• With the line, effectively drive and implement HR, Functional and Business projects
• Implementing effective change management plans for all major projects
• Partner with Manco to implement Hospital initiatives e.g., Capex, cost management, retention of key skills
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Requirements

• A minimum of a three-year Degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant HR qualification at NQF level 7
• Minimum of 3 years HR generalist experience preferred
• Sound knowledge of HR practices and an understanding of SA legislative context
• Previous experience in healthcare environment advantageous
• Computer proficiency including basic knowledge of payroll systems
• Valid Driver’s license and own car essential

Competencies

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

Emailnicola.vandeventer@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateWednesday, October 22, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Librarian

FunctionLibrarianFacilityLife Beacon Bay HospitalPositionLibrarianIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Librarian, based at Head Office, reporting to the Curriculum Development and Accreditation Manager. The position is a permanent, part-time position. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting learning, teaching and research by managing library and information resources for college community and assisting the research community of the Life Healthcare Group.  Critical Outputs

• Organize information resources (collection, processing, indexing) for easy access by on-campus and remote students and Nursing College academic staff.
• Apply knowledge of cataloguing rules and the Dewey decimal classification system to enhance resource discoverability for blended learning and research.
• Teach skills for locating, accessing, evaluating, using, and communicating information to support teaching, learning, and research at the Nursing College.
• Collaborate with educators to integrate information literacy into blended learning environments and research methodologies.
• Participate in educator development opportunities [e.g. Workshops, CPD development].
• Participate in student and educator onboarding.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in library and information science
• Or a degree plus Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science
• Driver’s license and ability to travel

Competencies

• Information retrieval skills in various formats of information resources, including information discovery and library research tools
• Experienced in the delivery of information skills training and presentations
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and judgement skills
• Skilled in influencing, motivating and developing others
• Effective self-management and Ethical behavior
• Embraces diversity
• Knowledge of social networking applications
• Strong client orientation and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in English
• Provision of information and research support to undergraduates, postgraduates, and academic staff
• Skilled in building relationships and collaborating with stakeholders
• Organizational awareness and Change agent
• Strong verbal, written and digital communication skills including facilitation and presentation

Emailcareers@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Quality Officer

FunctionQualityFacilityLife East London Private HospitalPositionQuality OfficerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Quality Officer (QO), based at Life East London Private Hospital Complex, reporting to Talitha le Roux, Quality Manager. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting the efforts of the hospital quality department with the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Quality and Environmental Management system. This will include monitoring its effectiveness and coordinating quality efforts at Life East London Private Hospital, Life St James Day Hospital, and Life Renal Unit.

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role of Quality Officer is to maintain and improve processes of the Quality System in collaboration with the Quality Manager, and 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 statutory institutions) by participating in forums, cross-functional activities and by identifying networking opportunities

Monitoring and improving Quality Processes, through:

• Supporting 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 employees and drive projects to achieve these targets together with HOD’s
• Generating the hospital quality scorecard and monthly quality reports
• Assist in collating presentations and communicating feedback on trends, risks, incidents and corrective action taken at the hospital Clinical and Quality Governance meetings.
• Support the Engineering /Services/Pharmacy/Patient Services/Nursing Manager in conducting environmental aspect/impact assessments and reporting of environmental incidents
• Partnering with the Infection Prevention Specialist and HOD’s to ensure that the correct process 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 Life Healthcare quality improvement programmes (i-shift)
• Participation in Patient Experience management (PXM) and CARE program

Effective Deviation Management, through:

• Support the reporting, investigation and close out of all quality and environmental incidents and deviations to standards in conjunction with the HOD’s/Unit Managers
• Promote and monitor the 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 have access as needed and check 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
• Assist the Quality Manager to maintain the corrective action register.

Effective risk identification and management, through:

• Support the Quality Manager with conducting risk assessments on an annual basis, together with Unit Managers, in accordance with legal requirements
• Conduct purposeful rounding to monitor if quarterly evaluation of risk action plans has been done and provide feedback to the Quality Manager.
• Assist the Quality Manager to maintain the Risk register.

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

• Ensuring that quality data is accurately recorded, statistics analyzed, and trends identified
• Monitoring and reporting on actions taken on trends identified through Incident and Alert Management, Patient Experience Management and Customer Relationship Management System

Effective Occupational Health and Safety Management, through:

• Coordinating the hospital Health & Safety Committee meetings
• Coordinate legal appointment letters and staff training in the requirements of such appointments
• Supporting the Quality 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:

• Scheduling and supporting the hospital Emergency (fire drill) and Disaster Plan annual practices
• Tracking mock evacuation drill completion per department, and provide feedback to the Quality Manager
• Assisting with cascading of the emergency and disaster management plans, ensuring that they are made available.

Effective document control, through:

• Managing and ensuring governance of the quality document control processes in the hospital through training, annual document review process and purposeful rounding, providing quarterly reporting to the quality manager.

Effective participation in internal and external audit processes, through:

• Assist the Quality Manager with planning, coordination and participation in the internal and external audit review process
• Assist the Quality manager in monitoring of corrective actions, monitoring of effectiveness of actions and
  close out of all non-conformities related to quality on infoquest

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

• Diploma in Nursing with current SANC registration
• Computer proficiency
• Effective leadership skills including developed skills in ability to prioritize and follow through
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, COIDA
• Understanding of the private healthcare industry, its challenges and role players.

Competencies

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

EmailELPHRecruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Mechanical Artisan

FunctionEngineeringFacilityLife Faerie Glen HospitalPositionMechanical ArtisanIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Mechanical Artisan, based at Life Faerie Glen Hospital, reporting to the Engineering Manager. The job entails continuous availability of Mechanical services for the hospital infrastructure including the maintenance, servicing and new installations of HVAC units. The incumbent will also be responsible to support the strategic objectives of the hospital business plan through optimal management of all Engineering responsibilities.Critical Outputs

• Maintain technical knowledge by attending relevant training,
• Maintain continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating maintenance actions, irregularities and continuing needs on mechanical equipment,
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations,
• Ensure operation and reliability of mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements,
• Maintain and repair air-conditioning units, air handling units, heat pumps, vacuum pumps, compressors, autoclaves, kitchen equipment, gas installations, hot and cold-water reticulation and all other mechanical equipment,
• Attend to mechanical breakdowns and take remedial action,
• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly inspections on mechanical equipment,
• Ensure that mechanical services are done timeously and service records are properly filed,
• Maintain equipment parts and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels,
• Ensure that spares are ordered and received timeously,
• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends,
• Monitor and manage maintenance work conducted by contractors including the adherence to all Health and Safety regulations,
• Any other related tasks as delegated by the Engineering Manager and Hospital Manager within the hospital and its surrounds,
• Conduct risk assessments prior to conducting any maintenance related work on mechanical equipment,
• Adhere to safe working practices like OHS Act and NOSA guidelines,
• Completion of daily job cards as well as feedback thereof is a high priority,
• After hour standby and call out responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least a N5 qualification in Mechanical Engineering coupled with a trade test certificate in fitting and turning,
• Mechanical Engineering experience is needed,
• Valid driver’s license and having your own vehicle will be an advantage,
• Practical experience within a hospital environment or similar environment is preferred,
• Proficient in Microsoft Office,
• System knowledge like CMMS preferably SAP would be an added advantage,
• General knowledge in HVAC, air conditioning systems, hospital isolock, air compressors and vacuum pump systems would be beneficial,
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills,
• Experience in dealing with customers,

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
• Teamwork

EmailFaerieglen.CV@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSunday, October 26, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Pharmacy Porter

FunctionPharmacyFacilityLife Vincent Pallotti HospitalPositionPharmacy PorterIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy porter based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, reporting to the Inventory Manager. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock for all the wards in the hospital.Critical Outputs

• To collect and record all prescription cards, credits and requisitions from the wards.
• To record and deliver ethical and surgical stock to wards safely, securely and timeously.
• To receive and check stock against invoices including unpacking stock.
• Assist with lifting and picking of heavy stock /boxes for distribution to wards/theatres.
• Check expiry dates of all stock items systematically & perform stock rotation.
• Maintenance of the Pharmacy including cleanliness and neatness of the Pharmacy.
• Involvement with Stock take and cycle counts.
• Reconcile proof of delivery with internal ward orders.
• Reconciliation of orders against invoices.
• General administrative functions as requested

Requirements

• The successful candidate will be required to be available for weekend and public holiday duties on a rotational basis.
• Computer proficiency (MS office )
• Relevant work experience in hospital pharmacy is important.
• Knowledge of systems (SAP) will be an advantage.
• High energy and willingness to learn.
• Matric is the minimum academic requirement
• Excellent communication skills are essential

Competencies

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

EmailAnna.mokwena@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Hospital Human Resources Manager

FunctionHuman resourcesFacilityLife Anncron HospitalPositionHospital Human Resources ManagerIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Hospital HR Manager based at Life Anncron Hospital, Klerksdorp, reporting to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on the Company and Regional HR strategy in the hospital and for optimizing employee commitment, productivity and capability to support the achievement of quality patient care and business efficiency.  This will be done with and through the line by providing sound people management leadership, planning, policy/legislative interpretation, communication, developing sound relationships and change capability in line with Life Healthcare strategic objectives.Critical Outputs

HR Leadership in the Hospital

• Ensure Hospital HR plan is aligned to Group HR strategy
• Visible HR leadership and partnership in the hospital
• Leadership influence, responsiveness and credibility
• Ensure HR best practices (including an effective line manager delivery model and effective change management)
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Resourcing and Talent Management

• Agree hospital resourcing needs and implement strategies to attract, retain and develop employees (includes transformation, flexible staffing)
• Effective training, development, talent and succession processes (including skills/WSP)
• Coach, guide and mentor managers and supervisors on HR / people management
• Partner with the line to ensure effective recruitment and sound processes
• Effective induction and on-boarding of employees
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Transformation

• Providing effective guidance through influencing and the promotion of diversity
• With the line, ensure effective Employment Equity/BBEEE planning, execution and legal compliance (including target setting and achievement)
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Effective Employee Relations

• Ensuring engagement and communication structures are effectively managed with and through the line e.g., consultative forum, union representatives
• Providing support, counsel and risk mitigation advice to Manco, line managers and employees
• Training all line managers / business partners on IR best practices and ensuring same are complied with
• With line, effectively manage day to day ER / IR e.g. CCMA, wage negotiations
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Employee Engagement and Enablement

• Ensuring effective leadership engagement and enablement in the hospital to enhance the company EVP (including survey actions, reward & recognition, culture)
• Ensuring employee productivity in the business (including performance and absence management)
• Ensuring an effective and integrated employee wellness programme
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

HR Best Practices, Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Partnering with line managers to ensure best practices, policy and process compliance, successful HR / legal audits, mitigate HR risks
• Support Employee Services by ensuring good administration, accuracy, quality and achievement of deadlines (Kronos and payroll submission deadlines)
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

HR Projects

• With the line, effectively drive and implement HR, Functional and Business projects
• Implementing effective change management plans for all major projects
• Partner with Manco to implement Hospital initiatives e.g., Capex, cost management, retention of key skills
• Analysing trends, metrics, understand issues and develop solutions

Requirements

• A minimum of a three year Degree in Human Resources Management or a relevant HR qualification at NQF level 7
• Minimum of 3 years HR generalist experience
• Sound knowledge of HR practices and an understanding of SA legislative context
• Previous experience in healthcare environment advantageous
• Computer proficiency including basic knowledge of payroll systems
• Valid Driver’s license and own car essential

Competencies

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

Personal Attributes

• Resilience
• Drive & energy
• Ethical behaviour

Emailentabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, October 24, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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Locum Pharmacist

PharmacyFacilityLife Knysna Private HospitalPositionLocum PharmacistIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a temporary/locum Pharmacist within Life Knysna Private Hospital, reporting to the Pharmacy Manager. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to support the provision of high- quality pharmaceutical services and contribute to the safe and efficient supply of medicines and meet the financial objectives, legislative compliance and people management requirements of the Company.Critical Outputs

Effective medication safety management

• Report 100% of medication-related adverse events and develop and implement remedial actions as appropriate.
• Report 100% of pharmacy alerts and develop and implement remedial action and complete a trends analysis quarterly.
• Drive 100% reporting of adverse drug reactions
• Comply with all legal, professional, and procedural requirements during the dispensing process.

Effective clinical pharmacy services

• Assist in driving a reduction in inappropriate antimicrobial utilization
• Ensure pharmaceutical care is provided and continuity of clinical pharmacy services where appropriate.

Effective quality management systems

• Participate in the implementation and compliance to LHC Quality management systems.
• Ensure compliance with SAPC, DOH and LHC legal and professional standards.
• Participate in achieving required customer service levels in theatre and wards.
• Implement customer satisfaction and pharmacy quality initiatives.

Effective financial management

• Participate in achieving hospital budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy.
• Assist with the improvement of operational efficiencies impacting cost of sales.

Effective product management

• Participate in the active management of cost of sales of pharmaceuticals in line with revenue and budget.
• Build effective working relationships with doctors.

Effective asset management

• Participate in achieving stock targets.
• Achieve optimal system utilisation.

Effective people management

• Participate in Pharmacist Intern and Pharmacist Assistant programmes as appropriate.
• Provide direction and inspire positive work behavior in the team

Requirements

• Pharm / Dip.Pharm / B.Sc Pharm
• Relevant clinical knowledge and experience to the critical outputs
• Current registration with South African Pharmacy Council
• Understanding of pharmacy and related healthcare industry, legislation, regulation and challenges
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation
• Pharmaceutical product knowledge
• Computer proficiency (MS office)

Competencies

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

Emailpieter.reynecke@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateMonday, October 27, 2025

Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.

Explore our vacancies and find the right opportunity for you. Download the application form and email to the relevant contact person specified in the job advertisement.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.

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