Human Capital Business Partner: Health Professionals

Intercare Group South Africa; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking a Business Partner: Health Professionals to drive recruitment and engagement of clinicians. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and over 3 years of experience in recruitment or business development. The role involves networking, talent mapping, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with a sound understanding of the South African medical landscape. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in recruitment, sales, or business development.
• Strong understanding of the South African medical landscape.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive recruitment of general practitioners and specialists.
• Conduct talent mapping and outreach activities.
• Maintain Talent Tracker database for candidate interactions.

Skills

Relationship management

Interpersonal communication

Networking

Sales

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or Healthcare Management

Tools

LinkedIn

CRM systems

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria Deadline : January 31, 2026

Role Description

• The focus of the Business Partner: Health Professionals is to drive the relationship-based recruitment and engagement of doctors, dentists, and specialists across Intercare's care settings. The role ensures a robust pipeline of high‑calibre clinicians through targeted talent mapping, peer‑to‑peer outreach, and personalised engagement strategies, while maintaining a comprehensive database for ongoing interactions and nurture campaigns.

CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• Lead relationship-based recruitment of general practitioners, dentists and specialists (e.g., ophthalmologists, orthopaedic surgeons, ENT, plastic surgeons, urologists, gynaecologists).
• Conduct targeted talent mapping using sources such as Medpages, LinkedIn, provider databases, referrals from medical reps, dental labs and supplier partners.
• Perform direct one‑on‑one outreach, including personalised emails, LinkedIn engagement, WhatsApp introductions, facility tours and invitations to networking events, CPD sessions or CME activities.
• Collaborate with existing clinicians for peer introductions and trusted referrals.
• Maintain and update a Talent Tracker database, capturing interactions, CVs, and candidate profiles (including speciality, location, practice structure, and engagement level).
• Support onboarding, retention and nurture activities, such as check‑ins, partner forums and re‑engagement campaigns.
• Work closely with facility management, operational teams, HR, marketing and Exco for high‑involvement recruitments.
• Ensure all activities align with HPCSA ethical guidelines, POPIA compliance, and Intercare's professional brand standards.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, Healthcare Management or a related field (advantageous if combined with medical knowledge or experience).
• Proven experience (3+ years) in recruitment, sales, relationship management or business development.
• Strong understanding of the South African medical landscape, including practitioner networks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage at a peer‑to‑peer level with high‑calibre clinicians.
• Confident networker with experience using LinkedIn, CRM systems, and professional databases.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to travel for facility visits and events.
• Knowledge of medical specialties and day hospital procedures will be a distinct advantage.

Closing Date: 30 Jan 2026