Optometrist Grade 1-3

Overview

Optometrist Grade 1-3 (2 posts) at Department of Health in King Nyabela Hospital.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Optometrist (2026).
• Grade 1: No experienced is required after registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist.
• Grade 3: 20 years and more relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist.
• Knowledge of Integrated School Health services, Non-Communicable Diseases, Health Awareness Calendar (Eye Health).
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Patients right charter, PMDS & PFMA.
• A valid Driver’s Licence is essential.

Duties

• To coordinate the implementation and monitoring of optometric eye care activities and services in the hospital, aimed at improving eye health and the elimination of avoidable visual impairment and blindness.
• Coordinate and monitor optometric care activities in the area, improve refractive error services, promote eye health in the district.
• Improve the quality of refractive services in the district.
• Participate in district Awareness Campaign and in the Integrated School Health Programme according to scope of practice.
• Report monthly statistics.
• Participate in the procurement and issuing of spectacles / assistive optical devices.
• Examination, diagnosing and management of eye conditions as per Optometry scope of practices.
• Exercise safeguarding of all assistive optical devices, consumables and equipment’s.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in eye care service delivery.
• Participate in the training of School health nurses and Primary Health Care nurses.
• Visit different Hospitals in the district to render Mass Refraction according to itinerary / District Eye Programme plan.
• Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.

How to apply

Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za

Enquiries: Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Notes

N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please Note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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 posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 dated 17 July 2026, the posts of Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Ehlanzeni District, 9 Posts), Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Nkangala District, 8 Posts) and Professional Nurse Grade 1: School Health Services (Gert Sibande District, 8 Posts) with Ref No: MPDoH/July/26/1105, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS