• Reference Number : REFS/056756
• Directorate : Physiotherapy
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R413 121.00 (per annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. E. Mosiamo Tel: 011 488 4206 Ms. L Maseko Tel: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Prosthetist. Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as a independent practitioner. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. The following will be an added advantage: Voluntary Orthotist and Prosthetist practice experience after registration. Must have driver’s licence. Computer skills, interpersonal skills and time management skills.

Duties :

• Consultation of patient in collaboration with multi/ interdisciplinary team members. Conducting clinical assessment of patient in all wards including ICU wards and OPD. Providing orthotic/ prosthetic (O/P) diagnosis. Prescription of O/P devises. Deigning and measuring of O/P devises. Manufacturing and fitting of O/P devices. Conducting patient treatment follow up evaluation. Providing daily, weekly and monthly reports on O/P patient care. Participate in O/P student and in-service trainings. Participate in self-continuous training and development and comply with HPCSA CPD points. Carry out duties delegated by supervisor and manager. Assist in team building to improve the quality of work relations. Participate in inventory control. Assist to report malfunctioning machine and equipment for maintenance. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS). Doing outreach within CMJAH cluster. To promote medical orthotist and prosthetics services in line with the health awareness calendar. Referral of clients to the appropriate level of care where there is Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics service control as per protocol. To participate in quality assurance audits and research. Have sound knowledge of public service Act, regulations and policies. Be able to communicate effectively.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, and reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 13-10-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.