Physiotherapist Grade 1 to 3

Oorsig

Provide physiotherapy services in a primary healthcare setting at Kleinvlei CDC, requiring HPCSA registration as a Physiotherapist with relevant experience for higher grades.

Vereistes

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant Acts and Public Service Policies and Procedures.
• Experience with the Infant Neuromotor Assessment (INA) as a screening tool as well as experience in infant assessment and treatment of infants.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Computer literacy.

Pligte

• Assess, treat and manage patients within a Primary Health Care setting, including the Community Based Services program and COPC.
• Manage the Mobility Assistive Devices (MAD) component of the primary health care facility.
• Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team of the primary health facility to meet the rehabilitation needs of patient.
• Conduct Health Events planning (outreaches) and training.
• Assist in the clinical mentoring and supervision of undergraduate students.
• Be responsible for administration related to patient care as well as departmental administration.
• Management of assets in allocated work area.

Hoe om aan te sollisiteer

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Navrae: Ms A Lyners Tel No: (021) 904-4410

Notas

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 33/226: Professional Nurse Grade 1 To 3 (General) (Primary Health Care), Salary: Grade 1: R337 359 per annum, Grade 2: R411 978 per annum, Grade 3: R495 423 per annum Centre: Overstrand PHC Support and Outreach advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 33 dated 11 September 2026, with reference number Post 33/226: Post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS