Business Manager

Recruiter: National Renal Care

Job Ref: GP000160/BM

Date posted: Monday, September 21, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY: About Us National Renal Care is a leading provider of comprehensive kidney disease management in South Africa. We foster a collaborative work environment where compassion, digital innovation, and clinical excellence come together to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

We are seeking a qualified, goal-driven, and self-motivated Business Manager to join our multidisciplinary team.

Purpose of the Role The Business Manager provides business and operational management across an allocated area within the region, reports to the Operations Manager, and leads Unit Leaders. The role translates regional strategy and operational priorities into effective unit-level execution, with accountability for financial performance, business growth, resource management, stakeholder relationships, business intelligence reporting, governance, people performance, and consistent implementation of NRC policies, procedures, and initiatives. Through visible leadership, coaching, and performance oversight, the Business Manager supports Unit Leaders in delivering sustainable, compliant, high-quality, patient-centered services.

POSITION INFO: Minimum Requirements Qualifications Diploma or Degree leading to registration as a Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) or Clinical Technologist (Independent Practice) registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the applicable professional body. Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Healthcare Management, Nursing Management, Clinical, or a related field. Experience Demonstrated management experience in a healthcare, renal, dialysis, or comparable multi-site operational environment. Proven experience in financial management, budgeting, resource management, and business performance. Experience leading managers and managing performance across multiple operational sites. Experience in governance, risk management, compliance and implementation of organisational policies and procedures. Strong business intelligence, analytical and reporting capability. Intermediate to advanced computer proficiency. Knowledge Strategic and operational management. Financial management, budgeting and resource optimisation. Business intelligence, performance analysis and reporting. People leadership, coaching, succession planning and performance management. Stakeholder engagement and relationship management. Governance, risk management and compliance. Healthcare operations and patient-centred care principles. Human Resources management principles and South African labour legislation. POPIA and information governance. Change management and continuous improvement. National Renal Care policies, procedures, standards and SOPs. What We Offer Opportunity to work within a patient-centred, multidisciplinary environment. Exposure to innovative renal care practices. Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities. A culture built on compassion, collaboration and clinical excellence. Equal Opportunity Employer National Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employment equity, diversity, inclusion and fair labour practices. The Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and numerical targets will be considered during the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and the Group's Employment Equity Strategy. We encourage applications from suitably qualified persons with disabilities. We will consider reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process where reasonably practicable. Important Information Appropriate pre-employment screening, including reference checks, may be conducted with current and previous employers. For internal applicants, reference checks may be conducted with current and previous line managers. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation are encouraged to notify the Company during the recruitment process. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information for recruitment purposes in accordance with POPIA and applicable legislation. Unsuccessful applicants' personal information will be retained for six (6) months following the conclusion of the recruitment process, after which it will be securely destroyed or anonymised unless otherwise required by law or requested by the applicant. If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.