Life Healthcare Vacancies

Pharmacist

FunctionPharmacyFacilityLife Carstenhof and Carstenview HospitalPositionPharmacistIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacist based at Life Carstenhof & Carstenview Hospitals, reporting to Ravindra Kika, Senior Pharmacist. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the quality pharmaceutical services, financial objectives, legislative compliance and people management requirements are achieved to the required standards.Critical Outputs

Effective medication safety management

• Report 100% of medication incidents 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.
• Dispense and credit medicines and ensure compliance with all legal and procedural requirements pertaining to a prescription.
• Supervision of Pharmacist Assistants
• Comply with all legal and procedural requirements pertaining to issuing and control of Schedule 5, Specified Schedule 5 and Schedule 6 drugs
• Issuing of ward stock to wards

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
• Implement customer satisfaction and pharmacy quality initiatives.

Active involvement in AMS

• Actively drive the rational use of antibiotics
• Participation in Antibiotic awareness week

Effective financial management

• Participate in achieving hospital budgeted financial measures relating to pharmacy.

Effective COS management

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

Effective stock management

• Participate in achieving stock targets.
• Achieve optimal system utilization.
• Participate in stock takes and investigations of variances

Effective people management

• Participate in Pharmacist Assistant programs as appropriate.
• Ensure good communication with nursing staff and doctors

Requirements

• 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)
• Competent in using Unisolve ®
• Knowledge of SAP advantageous

Competencies

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

EmailRavindra.kika@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateThursday, February 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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Pharmacy Stock Controller | Surgical Stores

FunctionPharmacyFacilityLife Bedford Gardens HospitalPositionPharmacy Stock Controller | Surgical StoresIntroduction

A vacancy exists for a Pharmacy Stock Controller, based at Life Bedford Gardens Hospital reporting to the Senior Stock Controller, Michael Dekiewit. The successful candidate will contribute to the effective functioning and co-ordination of stock in pharmacy.Critical Outputs

• Capture all surgical invoices, address supplier/vendor queries and process credits daily, as per SOP’s and stock control.
• Ensure GRV book is utilized and checked daily to ensure all invoices are captured.
• Ensure invoices, purchase orders and receipts are collated and signed daily.
• Ensure outstanding invoices are investigated, actioned and reported on monthly and as required.
• Check and action Unrecorded Liabilities, GRIR and MIR6 reports daily and as required.
• Follow up with suppliers on credit notes and/or invoices not received, outstanding orders.
• Action emails from FSC (Financial Services Centre).
• Management of Purchase price comparison report daily and escalation of price queries to Procurement.
• Manage all orders, receipts, transfers and external procurement processes for Renal, Theatre and all wards.
• Provide backup assistance for the Theatre Stock coordinator, including the management of all consignment and loan stock billing, orders and closing of files.
• Assist with all Inter Hospital sales and orders, plus excess stock advertising and procuring.
• Management of negative stock and item valuation reports.
• Drive dead stock and overstock reduction initiatives.
• Management of MRP levels (min/max/reorder levels) for all wards and Pharmacy Stores.
• Procurement of formulary stock and initiatives to convert stakeholders to formulary usage.
• Assisting all units with stock-related queries.
• Reporting of any stock-related issues and action plans to mitigate issues experienced.
• Assist with cycle counts (ethical and surgical) and stock takes, as well as the capturing of stock takes and the investigating of stock variances.
• Assist with all stock control processes and reporting, including bin maintenance.
• Conducting clerical duties or any other task as allocated by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Ensuring stationery and documentation orders for Pharmacy are placed weekly.
• Ensure proper filing and archiving of documents for easy retrieval and audit purposes.
• Ensure quality client service.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) is essential.
• Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (SAP) as well as hospital stock control experience would be an advantage.
• A person who is results orientated, pays attention to detail, has excellent interpersonal as well as excellent communication skills.
• Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time is required.
• Must be able to work under pressure in a continuously changing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime, after hours and weekends as needed.

Competencies

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

EmailRecruitment.BedfordGardens@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, February 13, 2026

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

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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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EWP Social Workers

FunctionSocial WorkerFacilityRustenburg, GautengPositionEWP Social WorkersIntroduction

Fixed Term vacancies exist for 2 x EWP Social Workers based at the Life Health Solution Regional office in Rustenburg. The successful candidates will be reporting to the Business Manager.  The EAP Social Worker will be responsible to manage the mining site’s. And be responsible to render a quality service and which is effective and efficient and meets and exceeds the Client’s expectations and requirements.Critical Outputs

• Coordinate wellness events according to the annual plan.
• Conduct wellness needs, recommend interventions and coordinate the implementation of the Programme of activities.
• Educating employees on overall wellbeing,
• Promotion of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle of employees.
• Promotion of healthy productivity and workplace cooperation.
• Educating employees on the prevention of chronic and lifestyle related illnesses.
• Counsel troubled employees and their immediate family members.
• Manage incapacity and disability cases.
• Provide psychosocial support to employees who are about to retire.
• Provide information session on wellness related challenges i.e. debt and gambling, sick leave abuse.
• To build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Requirements

• Degree in Behavioral Sciences (B.A in Social Work)
• Should be registered with a relevant professional body.
• Driver license is compulsory code 8.
• Strong ethics and liability.
• Adhere to ethical practices, organizational values and confidentiality.
• The candidate must be computer literate (MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer).
• Candidate must understand relevant EAP legislation, policies and procedures.
• Basic knowledge of financial management.
• A strong knowledge of Iconnect Portal
• The candidate should have the following skills, i.e., conflict resolution, interpersonal, problem-solving skills, presentation skills and planning & organizing skills.

Competencies

• Management of multidisciplinary teams
• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Ability to functional independently
• Attention to details
• Good interpersonal relationships
• Performance / Achievement Drive
• Drive and energy
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills
• Motivating and developing people
• Time Management
• Holistic approach

Emotional MaturityEmailMartie.Kleinsmith@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateSunday, February 15, 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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Electrical Artisan

FunctionEngineeringFacilityLife Anncron HospitalPositionElectrical ArtisanIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an Electrical Artisan at Life Anncron Hospital. The position reports to the Engineering Manager, Ayanda Mfekayi. The successful candidate will ensure the installation and maintenance of electrical power equipment, lighting, and control systems in the hospital.Critical Outputs

• Accurately read and translate electrical blueprints or technical diagrams and networks.
• Install and maintain electrical wiring, control, and lighting systems.
• Inspect electrical components and equipment, such as transformers, Generators, UPS systems and various types of circuit breakers.
• Understand and execute inspections, installations and testing of distribution boards (DBS) of low and medium voltage ratings.
• Demonstrate competency in using electrical and electronic measuring and testing devices such as Multimeters, Amp meters, Megger, phase rotation meter, earth leakage tester, plug tester, etc.
• Identify electrical problems or faults using a variety of electrical and electronic testing and measuring devices. Repair or replace wiring, equipment, or fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect and make electrical repairs to basic and complicated workshop handheld and fixed power tools.
• Follow state and local building regulations based on SANS10142, RI 58 and NBR to carryout inspections, installations and repairs.
• Direct and train workers, assistants and trainees to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring or equipment.
• Assemble, install, test, and maintain low voltage electrical or electronic wiring, equipment, appliances, apparatus, and fixtures, using hand tools and power tools.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair to ensure compliance with OHS Act.
• Advise management on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous.
• Plan layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures, based on function specifications and SANS10142.
• Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment using the company’s active CMMS (SAP).
• Safely work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for electrical materials and services.
• Provide assistance and perform stand-by duties during emergencies by operating floodlights, generators, UPS, and driving needed vehicles. Maintain and control electrical spares and store room or area adhering to company procedures around safety, housekeeping and general engineering best practices.
• After hour standby and call out responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least N5 qualification with Trade Test certificate in Electrical (Heavy Current) engineering with a minimum of 3 years in operations or engineering maintenance.
• Practical experience in a hospital environment or similar environment is essential.
• Computer literacy and experience on a CMMS preferably SAP PM would be an added advantage.
• General knowledge in HVAC, air conditioning systems, hospital Isoloc, air compressors and vacuum pump systems would be advantageous.

Competencies

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

EmailAnncron.Recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, February 20, 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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Accounts Supervisor

Finance/AdministrationFacilityLife The GlynnwoodPositionAccounts SupervisorIntroduction

A vacancy exists for an Accounts Supervisor, based at The Glynnwood Hospital, reporting to the Finance & Administration Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing full support to the Finance team.Critical Outputs

• Assistance to the Finance and Administration Manager to maintain the strong financial control environment and enhance corporate governance practices.
• Assistance in coordinating Internal and External audits and achieving Green Internal Audit Ratings and External Audit reports that contain no financial issues other than “housekeeping” matters.
• Assistance to the Finance and Administration Manager in reviewing the monthly trial balance, with focus on material transactions including balance sheet reconciliations and identify anomalies, queries and errors for timeous follow-up with FSC to avoid old unresolved accounting issues.
• Monitor overheads and manage the control thereof through liaison with the hospital management team.
• Prepare & submit quarterly Bad Debt and Stock templates, summaries and explanations, and other similar returns.
• Assist in monitoring spend on Doctor support.
• Prepare seed funding projects reconciliations.
• Prepare lease templates for new doctors.
• Support to the business
• Hospital Manager
• Nursing and Pharmacy
• Patient Services and Credit Management
• Procurement and Engineering
• Projects
• Assist with driving financial projects
• Assist with periodic financial and related reports for management of the business, including, but not limited to:
• Monthly analysis of hospital results and reporting (incl. activities, key financial ratios and items below the operating EBITDA line), measuring against approved budget and prior year.
• Understand revenue mix, RSRT’s/DRG’s and the resultant analysis and action plans required.
• Formal periodic review of results with the hospital Manco team to ensure functional managers understand the financial position of the hospital and matters for which they are accountable for.
• Continual review of the balance sheet to monitor recoverability of assets and completeness of liabilities.
• Capex reporting
• Budget:
• Assist with the preparation and review of budgets (activity, stats, capex, income statement, balance sheet, cashflow, trending), in line with approved regional activity assumptions, hospital strategic plan and group budget guidelines.
• Sensible trending of the monthly budget with appropriate reasoning and logic on each major income and expense category
• Appropriate correlation between the income statement, balance sheet and cash flows
• Prepare of budget reports for reviews
• Ad-hoc analysis, reports, and investigations flowing from the budget
• Ad hoc projects involving management information and reporting.
• Manage uniform and agency reconciliation.
• Compile comparison and trending recons per Management request.
• Finance staff supervision and retention.

Requirements

• BCom Degree/ Final year BCom Degree.
• Minimum +5 years’ experience in the hospital operations and Finance department (non-negotiable), specifically financial accounting, expense analysis, agency reconciliation, meaningful analysis of financial data and doctor refunds/account/invoice query resolution.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (excel and word) is essential.
• Hospital experience and knowledge of systems (iMpilo) and SAP will be an advantage.
• A person who is results-oriented, pays attention to detail, and has excellent interpersonal as well as communication skills. Customer focus, a commitment towards continuous improvement, the ability to work independently and the management of time are required.

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

EmailGlynnwood.vacancies@lifehealthcare.co.zaClosing dateFriday, February 13, 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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