Life Healthcare Vacancies

Maintenance Planner/ Admin

FunctionEngineeringFacilityLife Fourways HospitalPositionMaintenance Planner/ AdminIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Maintenance Planner/ Admin based at Life Fourways Hospital, reporting to Siphamandla Mdlalose, the Engineering Manager. This job exists to ensure well-maintained assets and work force productivity by anticipating and eliminating potential delays through planning and coordination of workforce, parts, and equipment access. Critical Outputs

• Performs all general administrative duties related to the engineering department (Dealing with queries, preparing reports, taking minutes, leave management, record keeping and filing)  Provide Clerical and administration support to the technical team.
• Follow up with service providers regarding quotes and invoices.
• Receive Engineering Department calls and directing them to the relevant personnel.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with the departmental budget control and management.
• Assist the Engineering maintenance personnel balance their need for daily output with their need for equipment reliability and a well-maintained facility through proactive maintenance.
• Effectively plan, schedule, and coordinate all planned maintenance work performed within the facility.
• Ensure that all internal beneficiaries of maintenance receive timely, efficient, and quality service.
• Ensure plant and Equipment’s reliability of the Sound Preventative Maintenance.
• Provide a central source of information concerning maintenance work, equipment, and equipment repairs.
• Provide special tools and equipment requirements.
• Reduce total cost of maintenance while improving condition of equipment and operating facilities.
• Effectively arrange and administrate resources to execute day-to-day corrective maintenance reported to the department with the goal being to minimize backlog.
• Effectively manage and advise the engineering Manager of the timing of execution of scheduled legal maintenance to avoid backlog.
• Collaborate effectively with the maintenance personnel to anticipate repair work before jobs become emergencies.
• Assist the maintenance team with “Root Cause Analysis” of equipment failures and proper documentation of such incidents.
• Regularly assess quality of maintenance planning, recording, and archiving in line with ISO quality standards.
• Liaise and maintain a positive and favorable working and professional relationship with relevant suppliers and service providers

Requirements

• Grade 12/ National Senior Certificate
• A National Diploma in Electrical Engineering heavy current /Mechanical Engineering qualification will be advantageous
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, One Drive, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• The ability to deal with confidential matters and interact professionally at all levels, both internally and externally
• This demanding job requires a well-organized, energetic, and enthusiastic individual who is willing to go the extra mile.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication ability as well as good telephone manners are essential.
• Accuracy, speed, and attention to detail is vital.
• Knowledge of operations engineering in the hospital environment would be an advantage.

Competencies

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

EmailFourways.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, April 17, 2026

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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Porter | Main Theatre

PorterFacilityLife St George’s HospitalPositionPorter | Main TheatreIntroduction

A position for a Porter has become available at Life St George’s Hospital in the Main Theatre reporting to the Unit Manager, Elma Leonard. Critical Outputs

• Assists and transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, patient vehicle to and from various destinations within hospital e.g wards, treatment areas, operating Theatre
• Porters’ patients requiring assistance on discharge from nursing unit or treatment area to hospital exit/vehicle.
• Sorting and delivering incoming and outgoing mail.
• Collecting and delivering prescription charts, credits and medication between Pharmacy/Wards/Theatre
• Moving furniture, stores and medical equipment safely
• Transferring files, specimen samples and pharmacy boxes to different areas in the hospital.
• Movement of cylinders of gas within the hospital.
• Giving directions to customers re wards, depts., dr’s rooms etc.
• Performing general administrative and other related duties as requested.

Requirements

• Matric or equivalent
• Physically fit, possess physical strength for heavy boxes, drive and energy
• Experience in working in customer service/dealing with customers
• Experience in working in healthcare will be an advantage
• Able to work in a team
• Responsible, meticulous and efficient.
• Good time management with the ability to work under pressure, independently and in a team.
• Ability to work shifts on a rotational basis.

Competencies

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

Fax086 683 6827EmailSinazo.Lindani@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSaturday, April 11, 2026

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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Ward Secretary | Main Theatre

FunctionAdministrationFacilityLife St George’s HospitalPositionWard Secretary | Main TheatreIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Ward Secretary in the Day Theatre at Life St George’s Hospital, reporting to Elma Leonard, Unit Manager. The successful candidate will contribute towards the optimal functioning of the nursing team through effective: interdepartmental liaising, communication and administrative support to the nursing team.Critical Outputs

• Ensure optimal service levels whilst understanding and striving to achieve targets.
• Knowledge of stock and efficient stock management at unit level.
• To ensure the speedy and effective execution of non-nursing activities.
• Attend meetings and in-service training as scheduled.
• Assist UM with minutes of meetings.
• Effective and organised filing of documents in the ward.
• Ensuring a safe environment in all areas of the unit through staying up to date with safety standards and protocols.
• Knowledge of emergency plans and actions.
• Elimination of medico legal risks through the correct identification and filing of patient’s documentation.
• Maintenance of a positive appearance and behavior, within and outside hospital relation.
• Friendly and helpful client service.
• Live up to the Quality principles.
• Professional secrecy and discretion during contact with customers and colleagues.
• Ensuring of effective communication between customers and colleagues.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric certificate required)
• General administrative experience: minimum 2 – 3 years. 
• Previous private health care experience will be advantageous.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel, word) is essential.
• Ability to co-ordinate well: staff and patient bookings, billing and stock control
• Well-developed telephonic and communication skills required
• Be able to work flexi-hours, especially over month- and year end times.
• Reliable transportation arrangements required

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

Fax086 683 6827EmailSinazo.Lindani@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSunday, April 12, 2026

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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Clinical Engineering Intern

FunctionEngineeringFacilityLife Groenkloof HospitalPositionClinical Engineering InternIntroduction

A Vacancy exists for Clinical Engineering Intern for Work Integrated Learning (P1 & P2) based at Life Groenkloof Hospital, reporting to Tshifhiwa Mango the Clinical Engineering Manager.  This internship entails all aspects of medical equipment maintenance, repairs, performance of incoming inspections on all new, demo, loaned and leased medical equipment, provide training, and instruct hospital personnel on proper & safe use of equipment. This internship will provide the learner with the opportunity to gain work experience in line with the qualifications they are studying toward.Critical Outputs

Medical Equipment Asset Management and Maintenance

• Assist with the maintenance of an accurate computerized asset management system as per Group Engineering protocols
• Under supervision performs first line repairs, modifications and installations of equipment, utilizing the necessary test equipment, in accordance with the standards and recommendations of original equipment manufacturers (OEM) and/or governing agencies
• Perform preventive maintenance inspections of equipment in line with Group Engineering and OEM protocols
• Obtain and perform pre-acceptance inspections according to ECRI standards on new, demo and loan equipment

Administration and Management

• Monitor and report on equipment failure trends and life cycle costs
• Assist with the implementation of policies and procedures as per Group Engineering protocols
• Involvement with the budgeting of medical equipment Capex needs

Training

• Perform formal operators training and monitor competency compliance by arranging training with vendors for hospital nursing staff and equipment end-users

Maintain high professional standards

• Ensure professional growth and development through professional affiliations, conferences and available resources, to stay updated within the clinical engineering field

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Have completed All subjects in clinical / biomedical engineering
• Member of the Clinical Engineering Association of South Africa (CEASA) will be an advantage
• Computer proficiency
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Drivers licence and ability to travel

Competencies

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

EmailCareers.Groenkloof@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSunday, April 12, 2026

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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Finance and Administration Manager

Finance/AdministrationFacilityLife Entabeni HospitalPositionFinance and Administration ManagerIntroduction

Life Healthcare is recruiting for a Finance and Administration Manager to be based at Life Entabeni Hospital, reporting directly to the Hospital Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial results of Life Entabeni, Life Entabeni Rehab and Renal unit and Life St Josephs Hospital, in line with accounting standards and within corporate governance protocols in support of Life Healthcare objectives and strategy.Critical Outputs

Effective people management

• Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of Life Healthcare values, operating model and strategy.
• Actively sponsor Life Healthcare initiatives and projects as it relates to the hospital.
• Actively participate in hospital MANCO meetings, regional Shaka, RSRT meetings and forums
• Actively lead and manage F&A and HOD feedback meetings and ensure participation from all parties to achieve strategic objectives
• Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to Life people policies and practices.

Accurate financial reporting & analysis

• Review monthly recon files, managing general ledger close of adjustments to zero and manage people and processes to adhere to reporting deadlines
• 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

Effective budgeting

• Participate in hospital strategic planning to identify Capex projects, develop financial model for proposed Capex plan with local management and Enabling functions and assist Hospital Manager in developing a motivation for Capex projects
• 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 communicate approved budget to all units

Effective management of internal controls

• Prepare annual review checklists and manage the internal control environment within the hospital

Effective patient services management

• Ensure all credit management targets are met (i.e. internal and external debtors days etc)
• Manage and minimize risk and achieve LHC targets regarding rejections, bad debts, case management write offs and reimbursement codes
• Oversee pre-admission trends with relevant manager and manage appropriately
• Identify problems and take remedial actions with relevant stakeholders

Effective governance and risk management

• Manage compliance to the executive constraints per corporate governance, report deviations and take action where necessary

Effective quality management and customer relations

• Achieve and improve quality metrics, continuously monitor and measure processes to maintain and approve same and actively lead and promote LHC quality drive
• Manage data integrity and compliance to LHC protocols
• Develop and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, conduct feedback surveys in order to monitor relationships and service levels, identify trends and implement remedial actions

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting
• Completed articles would be an advantage
• CA(SA) advantageous
• 2-3 years relevant experience, preferably commercial management in a corporate services environment
• Ability to learn industry specifics i.e. related healthcare terminology.
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

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

Emailentabeni.cv@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateThursday, April 16, 2026

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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Senior Financial Accountant CA(SA)

Finance/AdministrationFacilityLife Healthcare Head officePositionSenior Financial Accountant CA(SA)Introduction

A permanent vacancy exists for a Senior Financial Accountant CA(SA) at the Financial Services Centre based at Life Healthcare Head Office in Dunkeld, reporting to the Finance Manager: Income & Expenses. The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance and management of the accounting processes to achieve compliance, standardisation and efficiency in the function, including but not limited to borrowings and Head Office IT packs.Critical Outputs

• Monitoring of Head Office IT income and expenses against budget and understand reasons for variances
• Preparation / review of supporting schedules to monthly IT management accounts
• Preparation / review of board IT packs
• Responsible for accurate accounting of borrowings and finance costs – internal and external – and the timeous payment thereof including compliance with agreements
• Staff management of at least three
• Assistance during annual budget process for Head Office IT expenditure and group finance income / cost
• Preparation of audit schedules for borrowings and finance income / cost
• Responsible for reviewing of accounting reconciliations and resolving of reconciling items in relevant accounting process
• Assist the Business in accounting related issues
• Attending to customers (Admin Managers/Management/Colleagues) queries and promoting a high level of customer service
• Assisting internal and external auditors
• Constantly striving to improve working methods to improve standardisation and efficiencies
• Manage ad hoc projects

Requirements

• CA (SA) is required
• At least 4 years relevant commercial/finance post articles experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is critical with advanced Excel Skills (pivot tables and basic macros)
• SAP experience an advantage
• Training and influential skills
• High performance orientation, independence as well as a team player, functional proficiency, initiative and an ability to meet deadlines is essential for this position as is attention to detail and good communication and presentation skills

Competencies

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

Emailcareers@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, April 10, 2026

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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Bill Auditor

FunctionPatient servicesFacilityLife Queenstown Private HospitalPositionBill AuditorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Bill Auditor based at Life Queenstown Private Hospital, reporting to Yandiswa Ntandani, Administration Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting retrospective audits of patient documentation, in order to identify and highlight areas of weakness, recommend corrective action and monitor effective implementation thereof, in support of Life Healthcare objectives and strategy.Critical Outputs

Effective delivery of quality customer care

• Evaluate data accuracy to identify deviations and make recommendations for corrective action, implement and monitor same
• Analyse data trends relating to rejections and short payments etc.
• Develop and maintain sound relationships with internal customers to achieve co-operation and compliance with audit processes
• Compile and maintain a bill audit file containing copies of documentation as per LHC protocols

Effective auditing of patient documentation

• Audit pre-set number of files according to Life standards, in order to achieve monthly target
• Complete a bill audit template on each file audited
• Complete the bill audit toolkit and any updates where required
• Complete, successfully, the LHC coding course and achieve a set pass rate
• Analyse results and make recommendations
• Compile and submit a monthly bill audit report Effective auditing of hospital operational processes
• Verify statistics on number of elective cases that went to PAC, analyse and report trends on rejection and on med-central short payment report, analyse and report late charges etc.

Effective monitoring of patient services process compliance

• Analyse trends to identify deviations, report on and influence Stock Controllers & Billing Clerks through presentations and discussion in monthly RSRT meetings & bill audit reports
• Monitor effectiveness of implementation of action plans

Requirements

• Nursing Qualification, preferably Professional Nurse with at least three years’ experience or Enrolled Nurse with proven case manager and clinical coding experience of at least 3 -5 years.
• Current SANC registration is appropriate to relevant Medical Qualification an advantage
• Knowledge of the Life Bill Audit Toolkit, clinical Coding and Life Case Manager Toolkit an advantage
• Knowledge of hospital patient services and billing processes
• Knowledge and understanding of CPT/CCSA & ICD coding
• Knowledge of funder contracts, scheme rules, exclusions and benefits
• Knowledge or clear understanding of hospital industry and practices
• Computer proficiency

Competencies

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

Emailqueenstowncareer@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, April 10, 2026

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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