Top Caregiver Agencies Across South Africa
Home-based care is in high demand, from elderly and disability support to child and post-operative care.
This guide highlights trusted caregiver agencies across all provinces.
It includes their requirements, essential skills, and application contacts.
Use this information to find the right opportunities and start a rewarding career in caregiving.
Top Caregiver Agencies Across South Africa
Caregiver Requirements (South Africa)
1. Minimum education
- Grade 9 / Grade 10 (some prefer Matric – Grade 12)
2. Caregiver training
- Home-Based Care / Caregiver Certificate (advantage)
- Elderly Care, Disability Care, or Child Care certificates (plus)
3. First Aid & CPR
- Basic First Aid certificate preferred
- CPR is an added advantage
4. Experience
- 0–1 year accepted for entry-level roles
- Experience with elderly, disabled, dementia, or post-operative patients is a plus
5. Background checks
- Police clearance (or willing to obtain one)
- Valid ID or passport (SA citizens or legal work permit)
6. Health & availability
- Physically fit for caregiving duties
- Willing to work shifts, weekends, nights, or live-in (depending on role)
7. Language
- Basic English communication
- Additional local languages are an advantage
Key Caregiver Skills
Personal & Soft Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Patience and emotional resilience
- Reliability and punctuality
- Honesty and confidentiality
- Respect for patients and families
🔹 Practical Care Skills
- Personal hygiene care (bathing, grooming, toileting)
- Assisting with mobility and transfers
- Feeding and meal preparation
- Medication reminders (non-medical)
- Basic wound care (where trained)
- Monitoring patient comfort and wellbeing
Communication & Work Skills
- Good communication with patients and families
- Ability to follow care plans and instructions
- Observation and reporting changes in condition
- Time management and organisation
- Ability to work independently or in a team
Housekeeping Support
- Light cleaning and laundry
- Maintaining a safe, clean environment
- Basic household assistance for patients
Optional Valuable Skills
- Dementia / Alzheimer’s care
- Palliative or frail care experience
- Child or special-needs care
- Ability to administer medication under supervision
- Record-keeping and daily care reports
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Here’s a list of caregiver agencies and home-care service providers across South Africa that you can contact for employment opportunities — with emails and phone numbers where available for submitting your CV or asking about jobs below
Caregiver & Home Care Agencies in South Africa
1. Carers On Call – Gauteng
A professional caregiver service offering assisted living and home care support. Johannesburg & surrounding areas
- Email Cv: info@carersoncall.co.za (general)
- Staff applications: staff@carersoncall.co.za
2. SA Home Care – Multi-Province (Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN, Mpumalanga & more)
Comprehensive home care with career support and staffing services.
- Email: office@sa-homecare.co.za (for CVs)
- Gauteng vacancies: ruth@sa-homecare.co.za
- Western Cape vacancies: rhonda@sa-homecare.co.za / justine@sa-homecare.co.za
- KZN vacancies: linda@sa-homecare.co.za
3. Care Givers (Durban) – KwaZulu-Natal
Provides a range of home-based care services, including elderly and post-operative care.
- Email: caregivers.tta@gmail.com
- Phone: 084 444 6823
4. NA Care Givers – Johannesburg
Home-based care service committed to tailored caregiving.
- Email: info@nacaregivers.co.za
- Phone: +27 81 561 0290
5. Sublime Care – Gauteng / National Reach
Professional certified caregivers and registered nurses offering personal and palliative care.
- Email: info@sublimecare.co.za
- Phone/WhatsApp: 073 724 3533
6. Caregiver Professionals – Nationwide / Multiple Provinces
Home care and retirement services for elderly, disabled, and chronic care clients.
- Email: info@caregiversprof.co.za
- Phones: +27 67 127 3598 / +27 72 239 4039
7. Shekinah Home Care – Gauteng & Cape Town
Provides qualified caregivers for home support including Alzheimer’s and post-operative care.
- Email: meridy.smith.shekinah@gmail.com
- Phone: 084 766 4657
8. Golden Haven Care – Nationwide
Caregiver placement agency for families and facilities (children, elderly, disability).
- Email: info@goldenhavencare.co.za
- Phone: +27 82 788 6607
9. Cape Care Agency – Western Cape
Home-based care for elderly clients in Cape Town.
- Email: info@capecareagency.co.za
- Phone: (021) 674 6897
10. Plett Home Care – Western Cape / Plettenberg Bay
Provides companion care and professional caregiving for elderly and disabled clients.
- Email: info@pletthomecare.co.za
- Phone: 082 321 7912
11. Comfort Carers – Durban & KZN Area
Home care support for seniors, dementia, Parkinson’s, post-operative, and 24-hour care.
- Email (general): admin@comfortcarers.co.za
- Brenda: brenda@comfortcarers.co.za
- Cheryl: cheryl@comfortcarers.co.za
- Phones: 084 458 3276 / 083 661 1604
