Get in touch
Call, WhatsApp, or send a message — we're here 24 hours a day
Whether you're a nurse registering to work or a facility that needs cover by tomorrow, someone at Excell Healthcare is always available.
Call 24-hour desk
031 303 2949
For urgent shift cover, day or night.
WhatsApp us
065 396 8859
Fastest reply for general inquiries & staffing.
Email us
excellapplications@gmail.com
For documents and formal enquiries.
Our branches
Durban head office & Cape Town branch
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Durban · Head Office
No. 7 Crompton Garden Road, Berea, 4091
- 031 303 2949 — 24-hour line
- WhatsApp: 065 396 8859
- excellapplications@gmail.com
- Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Send a message
Not urgent? Drop us a note
For anything that isn't time-sensitive — general questions, feedback, or partnership enquiries.
Common questions
Before you reach out
How quickly can you cover an urgent shift?⌄
Our 24-hour desk aims to confirm urgent locum requests within 60 minutes, with a standby candidate held in reserve in case of cancellation.
How do I register as a nurse?⌄
Head to the "For Nurses" page and complete the application form — it takes about 5 minutes. Our recruitment desk reviews every application within 5 working days.
Which areas do you cover?⌄
We're headquartered in Durban with a branch in Cape Town, and draw from a national database of nurses for placements across South Africa.
Do you vet every nurse you place?⌄
Yes — background, criminal and reference checks are completed on every nurse and carer before placement, with ongoing quality checks from our clinical facilitator.