Senior Geriatric Care Program Lead | Sandton

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Dental cover

Retirement fund

Professional development

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Elderly Care Program Manager for our Sandton facility. You will lead a team of care professionals, ensuring compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care and the development of individualised care plans for residents.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and deep commitment to geriatric care, with responsibilities spanning program oversight, staff development, and stakeholder coordination.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership and team-management experience in elderly care.
• Strong understanding of geriatric care principles and dementia care.
• Experience with care planning software and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage all aspects of the elderly care program.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of care staff.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents.
• Develop and monitor individualised care plans for residents.
• Oversee health and safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage program budgets, resources, and staffing schedules.
• Coordinate with families, medical professionals, and external agencies.
• Organise social, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
• Conduct staff training and performance evaluations.
• Address resident and family concerns with professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Conflict resolution

Communication

Organisational skills

Care planning software

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Nursing qualification

Social Work degree

Gerontology degree

Health Services Management degree

Tools

Care planning software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Elderly Care Program Manager for our Sandton facility. You will lead a team of care professionals, ensuring compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care and the development of individualised care plans for residents.

The role requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and deep commitment to geriatric care, with responsibilities spanning program oversight, staff development, and stakeholder coordination.