18 Care Practitioner jobs in South Africa

Advert reference: uj_

Advert status: Online

Apply by: 10 October 2025

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: Education and Training

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: EE

Level: Skilled

Introduction

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ's mission is "To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge." The University is guided by the vision of building "An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".

Job description

"Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO

The Centre for Student Health and Wellness division in the Registrar's portfolio, with Primary Healthcare (PHC) Service being provided to students. The department is a nurse-managed facility with a medical practitioner attending to patients on a sessional basis. All nurses are PHC trained, with a dispensing license.

Job Description:

The incumbent will provide comprehensive health and wellness services to students within the university environment. A fully functional PHC service is available on all four campuses, offering the following services: Primary Health Care, HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT), Reproductive Health Care, Travel Health, health promotion, monitoring of chronic medical conditions, provision of medical support to sports events and vaccination programmes to specific students. Interaction with students occurs even outside of the clinic environment with activation programmes and awareness campaigns.

Responsibilities:

The Practitioner II: Primary Health Care Nurse is responsible for the promotion of excellence in the provision of a healthy lifestyle within the Centre for Student Health and Wellness. His/her duties include the following:

• Provision of a comprehensive Primary Health Care package to all clients daily.
• Working closely with the Medical Doctor to provide optimum healthcare.
• Ensuring good Pharmacy Practice.
• Management of stock controls for equipment and medical supplies.
• Providing youth-friendly services daily in the facility.
• Sustain quality assurance throughout the clinic activities.
• Providing a caring environment for the patients and clients.
• Ensuring adherence to proper waste disposal techniques.
• Ensuring adherence to universal principles of infection control.
• Managing the performance, training, and supervising a team of administrators and Counsellors who are responsible for day-to-day activities.
• Ensuring full compliance with all policies and procedures relevant to the health facility consistently.
• Ensuring staff and processes work effectively in accordance with agreed Service Level Agreements.
• Ensuring compliance of all staff with procurement policies and procedures.
• Controlling & implementing the departmental operational budget.
• Provision and supervision of health promotion.
• Management of the SRH&R services.
• Provision of HAST services, including NIMART.

Minimum requirements

• NQF 7 Diploma/Degree: General Nursing, Community Health, Psychiatric Nursing and Midwifery.
• Advanced Diploma in Clinical Nursing Science, Health Assessment, Treatment and Care.
• Dispensing Licence.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years' experience in General Nursing and Primary Health Care Nursing in a Public and/or Private sector.
• Experience in management of a Primary Health Care unit, including supervision over staff.
• Extensive experience as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• HIV/AIDS and ART management experience.
• Health Promotion experience.
• Reproductive health experience, including the latest developments in Family Planning methods.
• Good knowledge of legislation related to PHC.
• Knowledge of Clinical principles in the management of minor ailments.
• A valid driver's license.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good management skills in a health setting.
• Good time management skills.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal relationships, with the ability to relate with all levels of management, staff, and contractors.
• Analytical thinking.
• High levels of individual accountability, integrity, and honesty.
• A Strong commitment to customer service.
• Flexibility to work within an environment where competing and changing priorities exist, with processes developed quickly to ensure quality outcomes that best meet business needs.
• Ability to work with other team members to achieve outcomes.
• Ability to apply sound judgment, interpretative skills, and informed decision-making.

Recommendations:

• Good pharmacy practice.
• Basic counselling skills.
• Conflict management.

Working Conditions:

• Travelling between campuses is included in the departmental activities.
• Working outside normal working hours may be necessary to implement some of the outreach initiatives.

Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding job content: Sr. Lerato Ramafalo (Manager) on Tel:

Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Ms. Busisiwe Dumezweni (HCM Business Partner) on Tel:

Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.

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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.

In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

As our Occupational Medical Practitioner, you'll lead the delivery of high-quality, cost-efficient occupational health and wellness programmes that support the safety, wellbeing, and productivity of our workforce. You'll play a critical role in ensuring compliance with health legislation, managing workplace injuries and illnesses, and advising leadership on health risk mitigation strategies.

Manage end-to-end recruitment for internal vacancies across SAAT

Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and workforce planning needs

Conduct interviews, shortlist candidates, and facilitate selection processes

Coordinate internal mobility and ensure fair, transparent hiring practices

Maintain accurate records and update recruitment systems

Support onboarding processes and handovers to HR operations

Assist with recruitment reporting and compliance tracking

MBCHB Degree

OR

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Medicine or Occupational Health

HPCSA Registration as a Medical Practitioner

Disability Assessment and Management certification

Valid Driver's Licence

Minimum 5 years' experience in occupational health, preferably in heavy-duty or chemical industries

Advanced knowledge of OHSA, COID, BCEA, Labour Relations Act, and Health Act

Intermediate understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and root cause analysis

Familiarity with ISO Management Systems and aviation safety processes would be highly advantageous

Skilled in report writing, stakeholder engagement, and clinical decision-making

Advanced communication and coordination skills

Strong leadership and planning capabilities

Proficiency in using medical equipment and enterprise desktop applications

Analytical thinking and understanding of industrial processes

Ability to influence and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

You're a qualified medical professional with a passion for workplace health and safety. You bring deep expertise in occupational medicine, a proactive approach to risk management, and the ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation. You're committed to continuous improvement and thrive in a dynamic, technical environment.

ELIGIBILITY

Suitably qualified candidates

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

CS 155/25 Ext

SALARY

TCOE: R p.a.

DEPARTMENT

Human Resources

DIRECTORATE

CORPORATE SERVICES Occupational Medical Practitioner

Requirements

• MBChB degree with a postgraduate diploma in

Occupational Medicine/Occupational Health

• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in occupational

.health coupled with supervisory experience

• Computer literacy
• Valid Code B driver's licence
• Strong knowledge of occupational health legislation and

compliance requirements

• Registered with the HPCSA (Health Professions Council of

South Africa) and affiliated professional bodies.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop risk-based medical surveillance programmes

and Conduct medical surveillance programmes to

assess fitness for work

• Perform pre-placement medicals, driver's medicals, and

interpret results of specialist tests including, but not limited

to audiometry spirometry, biological monitoring, and

immunity studies

• Perform medical assessments of alternative personal

protective equipment

• Perform ill health incapacity case management, and

develop referral systems for functional capacity evaluations

and specialist assessments

• Provide medical opinion validity of additional sick leave

applications

• Manage cases of occupational diseases in line with the

COID Act, and ensure the use of appropriate resources

in compliance with regulatory requirements

• Contribute to the development of occupational health

policies, protocols, and Standard Operating Procedures

• Supervise and support clinic staff, ensuring high-quality

service delivery

• Conduct research on developments within the field of

occupational health, medical impairments, and related

health conditions to inform best practices

• Provide occupational health-related advisory services
• Conduct and evaluate Health Risk Assessments (HRAs)

Human Resources

Location

Cape Town, South Africa

Job Title:

Psychological Health and Wellbeing Professional (Virtual Counsellor)

Job Description

Our psychological health team is a diverse group of specialists dedicated to developing, delivering, and evaluating employee health and wellbeing strategies for Trust & Safety teams at Concentrix. Our initiatives are crafted to enhance and support positive mental and physical health, while fostering a healthy culture and work environment across the organization.

The Virtual Wellbeing Counsellor will provide virtual mental health and wellbeing support to employees working in content moderation roles.

This is a work at home based role and is for a 6-month contract on a full time basis with flexible working hours between 08:00 and 23:00

What you'll be doing

As a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist, you'll conduct sessions using interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Therapies (MBT). You'll routinely assess cases for risk, follow strict safety protocols and escalate complex cases to clinical leadership. Your role also includes collaborating with your colleagues to design and deliver group sessions that improve resilience, healthy coping, and distress management skills.

As this role falls into the category of Trust & Safety, you'll be working with people exposed to harmful content. This may occur in the form of images, video, and text related to hate speech, violence, child safety, depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Deliver one to one virtual counselling sessions, addressing a range of psychological health issues using short-term therapeutic interventions such as CBT, ACT and MBT
• Deliver one to one virtual coaching sessions, and develop resilience plans for maintaining employee health and wellbeing
• Deliver virtual group and peer support sessions aimed at building resilience, developing healthy coping strategies and building positive working relationships
• Facilitate virtual creative sessions such as creative therapies, music therapies, and mindfulness-based activities
• Assess cases for trauma related to exposure to graphic content and follow escalation protocols
• Evaluate and appropriately manage risks of harm to self or others in a timely manner
• Manage confidential case records and reports safely, and in line with privacy protocols
• Deliver psychometric assessments to employees in the region

• Review assessment data for trends that require intervention, and contribute to insight reports

• Complete administrative duties, including tracking session data and completion of individual case notes in a timely manner

• Respond promptly to emails and messages from employees seeking support, ensuring clear and timely communication

• Communicate with the clinical leadership team on a regular basis to discuss observations, insights risks and areas for improvement

• Contribute towards safe working practices across the Psychological Health team
• Attend monthly peer support sessions with your Clinical Manager and regional colleagues
• Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines set by discipline specific governing and licensing bodies

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, or psychotherapy
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the country where the site is based
• Minimum 3 years of experience in wellbeing or psychotherapy field
• Proven experience in cross-cultural counselling, demonstrating sensitivity and competence with diverse client backgrounds
• Able to build trust and rapport with employees, managers and team members
• Proven experience designing and delivering wellbeing/mental health training, workshops and webinars
• Strong data management skills, ensuring accurate handling of sensitive information and session records
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, effectively handling multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic setting
• Proven ability to maintain professionalism and ethical standards in a business environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working in Trust and Safety or a content moderation environment

Concentrix is an equal opportunity employer. Concentrix evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Location:

ZAF Cape Town - 10 Rua, Da Gama St, Foreshore, Cape Town

Language Requirements:

Afrikaans (Required), English (Required), Zulu (Required)

Time Type:

Full time

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Job Title:

Psychological Health and Wellbeing Professional (Virtual Counsellor)

Job Description
Our psychological health team is a diverse group of specialists dedicated to developing, delivering, and evaluating employee health and wellbeing strategies for Trust & Safety teams at Concentrix. Our initiatives are crafted to enhance and support positive mental and physical health, while fostering a healthy culture and work environment across the organization.

The Virtual Wellbeing Counsellor will provide virtual mental health and wellbeing support to employees working in content moderation roles.

This is a work at home based role and is for a 6-month contract on a full time basis with flexible working hours between 08:00 and 23:00

What You'll Be Doing
As a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist, you'll conduct sessions using interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Mindfulness Based Therapies (MBT). You'll routinely assess cases for risk, follow strict safety protocols and escalate complex cases to clinical leadership. Your role also includes collaborating with your colleagues to design and deliver group sessions that improve resilience, healthy coping, and distress management skills.

As this role falls into the category of Trust & Safety, you'll be working with people exposed to harmful content. This may occur in the form of images, video, and text related to hate speech, violence, child safety, depictions of harm to self and others, and harm to animals.

The primary responsibilities of this role include:

• Deliver one to one virtual counselling sessions, addressing a range of psychological health issues using short-term therapeutic interventions such as CBT, ACT and MBT
• Deliver one to one virtual coaching sessions, and develop resilience plans for maintaining employee health and wellbeing
• Deliver virtual group and peer support sessions aimed at building resilience, developing healthy coping strategies and building positive working relationships
• Facilitate virtual creative sessions such as creative therapies, music therapies, and mindfulness-based activities
• Assess cases for trauma related to exposure to graphic content and follow escalation protocols
• Evaluate and appropriately manage risks of harm to self or others in a timely manner
• Manage confidential case records and reports safely, and in line with privacy protocols
• Deliver psychometric assessments to employees in the region
• Review assessment data for trends that require intervention, and contribute to insight reports
• Complete administrative duties, including tracking session data and completion of individual case notes in a timely manner
• Respond promptly to emails and messages from employees seeking support, ensuring clear and timely communication
• Communicate with the clinical leadership team on a regular basis to discuss observations, insights risks and areas for improvement
• Contribute towards safe working practices across the Psychological Health team
• Attend monthly peer support sessions with your Clinical Manager and regional colleagues
• Adhere to professional and ethical guidelines set by discipline specific governing and licensing bodies

Minimum qualifications:

• Master's degree in clinical psychology, counselling psychology, or psychotherapy
• Current unrestricted license to practice in the country where the site is based
• Minimum 3 years of experience in wellbeing or psychotherapy field
• Proven experience in cross-cultural counselling, demonstrating sensitivity and competence with diverse client backgrounds
• Able to build trust and rapport with employees, managers and team members
• Proven experience designing and delivering wellbeing/mental health training, workshops and webinars
• Strong data management skills, ensuring accurate handling of sensitive information and session records
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills, effectively handling multiple tasks and responsibilities in a dynamic setting
• Proven ability to maintain professionalism and ethical standards in a business environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Desired qualifications:

• Experience working in Trust and Safety or a content moderation environment

Concentrix is an equal opportunity employer. Concentrix evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Location:

ZAF Cape Town - 10 Rua, Da Gama St, Foreshore, Cape Town

Language Requirements:

Afrikaans (Required), English (Required), Zulu (Required)

Time Type:

Full time

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About Medical Resources Group:
Medical Resources Group is a leading healthcare agency dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and support. We connect skilled medical professionals with opportunities in various healthcare settings across Gauteng. Join our network to enhance your career and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Job Description:
We are seeking independent, registered medical practitioners to join our dynamic team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to expand their practice in diverse clinical settings while maintaining the flexibility of independent work.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality medical care to patients in assigned settings.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Adhere to all clinical guidelines and regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Participate in continuous professional development to stay current with medical practices.

Requirements:

MB ChB or equivalent qualification
Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Proven experience as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

Flexible work opportunities across various healthcare settings.
Competitive remuneration.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative professional network.

About Medical Resources Group:
Medical Resources Group is a leading healthcare agency dedicated to providing exceptional medical services and support. We connect skilled medical professionals with opportunities in various healthcare settings across Western Cape. Join our network to enhance your career and make a significant impact in the healthcare industry.

Job Description:
We are seeking independent, registered medical practitioners to join our dynamic team. This opportunity is ideal for professionals looking to expand their practice in diverse clinical settings while maintaining the flexibility of independent work.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide high-quality medical care to patients in assigned settings.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Adhere to all clinical guidelines and regulations while maintaining patient confidentiality.
Participate in continuous professional development to stay current with medical practices.

Requirements:

MB ChB or equivalent qualification
Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Professional Indemnity Insurance
Proven experience as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

What We Offer:

Flexible work opportunities across various healthcare settings.
Competitive remuneration.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
Supportive and collaborative professional network.