Building Skilled, Compassionate Healthcare Support Professionals
The SelfCare Mama (Pty) Ltd trains work-ready maternal support, postpartum and community care professionals through structured theory, supervised practical exposure, and real pathways into employment — strengthening healthcare and social support systems across South Africa.
Stronger Mothers.
Healthier Communities.
A training provider rooted in maternal & community health
The SelfCare Mama (Pty) Ltd is a healthcare training institution dedicated to developing work-ready maternal support, nursing support, and community care professionals. We deliver occupationally aligned training programmes that combine theory and supervised practical exposure — creating pathways into employment while strengthening healthcare and social support systems.
We work alongside healthcare facilities, community organisations, and public-sector stakeholders to ensure training is relevant, supervised, and aligned to national priorities.
- Skills development
- Maternal and community health
- Women and youth empowerment
- Ethical, compliant training delivery
Our Vision
To strengthen maternal and community health systems by producing skilled, ethical, and employable healthcare support professionals across South Africa.
Our Mission
Accessible, high-quality healthcare training that creates sustainable employment pathways, supports public and community health services, and upholds dignity, safety and professionalism.
Theory, practice and professionalism — in one programme
Every SelfCare Mama programme is built around four pillars, delivered by people who care about getting it right.
Structured Theory Classes
Classroom-based learning that builds real knowledge, not just certificates.
Supervised Practical Exposure
Scope-appropriate, hands-on experience under supervision at approved sites.
Ethics & Professional Conduct
Dignity, confidentiality and respectful care embedded in every module.
Employability & Workplace Readiness
Preparing students to walk into real workplaces with confidence.
Training delivery may include
Where this training takes you: Postpartum Caregiver
Postpartum Caregiver / Postpartum Support Worker · Maternal & Newborn Support
The Postpartum Caregiver provides compassionate, non-clinical support to mothers and newborns during the postpartum period — helping mothers recover, assisting with daily newborn care, and promoting a safe, respectful and nurturing environment.
What graduates typically do
- Provide practical support to mothers after childbirth
- Assist with newborn care — bathing, dressing, burping and comfort
- Support feeding routines and basic breastfeeding support within scope
- Assist with light mother-and-baby related household tasks
- Monitor and report concerning changes to a parent or healthcare professional
- Provide emotional support and reassurance to new mothers
- Promote hygiene, dignity, privacy and respectful maternity care
- Work collaboratively with families, midwives, nurses and doulas
Scope of practice: The Postpartum Caregiver provides non-clinical support and does not diagnose, prescribe medication, perform medical procedures, or replace a qualified healthcare professional.
Possible work settings
where permitted
Postpartum Care Training Programme
8 weeks of structured, supported training — with a clear, transparent fee structure.
Your R6,000 course fee includes
- 8 weeks of postpartum care training
- Course book / learning materials
- Professional uniform
- SelfCare Mama name tag
- Student screening & profiling for work placement
- Certificate of completion
- SelfCare Mama membership registration
- Career & placement support
Flexible payment plans
3-Month Plan
R2,000 × 3 months = R6,000
Flexible Payments
Arrange payments to suit your circumstances,
provided the full R6,000 is paid according to the agreed schedule.
The R500 registration fee is non-refundable and secures your place in the cohort. It is separate from the R6,000 course fee.
We encourage applications from
Unemployed youth & women
School leavers
Caregivers seeking formal training
Anyone passionate about healthcare & community service
Minimum requirements may vary by programme.
Three simple steps to pre-register
Pre-Registration
Message us on WhatsApp or send an email to receive your application form.
Shortlisting
Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, motivation, and programme capacity.
Conditional Acceptance
Shortlisted applicants receive provisional offers, subject to:
- Funding availability
- Practical placement alignment
- Final intake confirmation
Applying does not guarantee admission, funding, or placement.
Real exposure, properly supervised
Practical exposure is an essential part of occupational training and is conducted under supervision, within approved scopes, and in alignment with host facility protocols.
Training sites may include
Care, in practice
Pre-registration enquiries only
Limited spaces available per intake. Reach out and our team will guide you through the next steps.
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LocationLindo Park, Pretoria
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Phone / WhatsApp069 219 9237
General area shown — exact venue details are shared upon shortlisting.
The SelfCare Mama (Pty) Ltd operates in line with applicable regulatory frameworks. Admission, funding, certification, and practical placements are subject to compliance, capacity, and confirmation.