About
Netcare is one of SA’s largest private healthcare groups, with hospitals, Netcare 911 emergency care, primary care and education campuses. Nearly 20,000 staff (over 80% women), head office Sandton. Top Employer in SA.
Why work at Netcare?
Purpose plus pipeline: best-in-class clinical tech, 1%+ of payroll invested in training yearly, study subsidies, coaching, and a Care4YOU wellness programme (free 24/7 support for staff families). Diversity leader with top disability inclusion rankings.
Best entry points
- Nursing: learnerships and student places via Netcare Education campuses
- Emergency: paramedic and ambulance assistant training
- Hospitals: porter, cleaner, catering, admin, pharmacy assistant
- Corporate: IT, finance, HR, admissions – Workday jobs board
Natural progression
Enrolled nurse to registered nurse to unit manager to hospital management; paramedic grades upward; admin to supervisor to corporate. Management/leadership programmes and mentoring support each jump.
How to apply – beware scams
Only via Netcare careers and the Workday board. Netcare never asks for payment, banking details upfront, or WhatsApp-only hiring. Verify any offer via HR Shared Services before paying anything.
FAQs
How do I apply to study nursing at Netcare?
Apply online through the authorised applications channel linked from Netcare Education – confirm the current link on netcare.co.za before submitting anything.
What marks do I need for nursing?
Typically matric with at least 40% in English, mathematics or maths literacy and life sciences – confirm against the current intake advert.
Does Netcare charge for learnerships or jobs?
Never. Netcare does not ask for payment, banking details upfront or WhatsApp-only applications – treat any such request as a scam.
Who do I contact to verify a job offer?
Netcare’s HR Shared Services Centre – find the current number on netcare.co.za/contact-us before sharing personal documents.
Last verified: 18 September 2026. Sources: netcare.co.za/careers, Workday board, Netcare Education pages.
