Matron / Care Centre Manager

Recruiter:

GSR

Job Ref:

Hiring

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related monthly

SUMMARY:
Vacancy - Position available immediate - Full-time

POSITION INFO:

Situated in Johannesburg close to Milpark, we are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, professional and hands-on individual to join our team. As a well established old age home, with a long tradition in the German speaking community, we strive on offering a caring, safe and hospitable environment for all our residents; ensuring they receive the highest standard of nursing.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership, Management, and Supervision:
Provide management, supervision and training of nursing staff, enrolled nurses, caregivers, agency staff and trainees across the Residence; medication administration by nursing staff, assisted personal hygiene, appropriate meals, monitoring of Vital signs by nursing staff and care workers on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Clinical Management and Oversight:
The matron is responsible for the overall quality of nursing care, including developing and reviewing resident care plans, monitoring health, and ensuring holistic and personalized care.
Staffing and Administration:
A matron is expected to be a role model for professional nursing, committing to their own skill development and encouraging teamwork and innovation within the staff.
Supervise, coach, and mentor the nursing and caregiving team to maintain professional competence and motivation.
Administrative Duties:
This role includes managing new admissions, maintaining occupancy levels, overseeing documentation and handling reporting requirements.
Budget and Resource Management:
Manage resources within the nursing department to ensure efficient and cost-effective service delivery.
Reputation Management:
Maintaining the home''s reputation by ensuring high standards of care and resident satisfaction.
Regulatory Compliance:
The matron ensures that the facility adheres to all relevant healthcare regulations and internal quality standards.
Resident and Family Liaison:
The matron serves as the main point of contact for residents and their families, providing healthcare updates and addressing concerns with empathy.

Good Knowledge Geriatric Care,Dementia Care, Post Stroke Care, Neurological care especially after surgeries

Minimum of 10+ years experience equal or similar position - Elderly Care

Computer literate

Skilled in writing reports in good English

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Nursing

• Registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.

• Proven experience in Elderly Care, Nursing care

• Valid South African Driver’s License

• Valid SA ID Document

• Police Clearance Certificate

How to Apply:

Please send CV and all CERTIFIED supporting documentation (Diploma, SANC Receipt, Police Clearance Certificate, Certified copy of ID, and Copy of SA Driver’s License) to the following

email addresses:

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