• Reference Number : refs/057135
• Directorate : ALLIED DEPARTMENT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 R273.00 per hour; Grade 2 R273.00.00 per hour; Grade 3 R373.00.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Ms D Chauke Tel: (011) 891 7000

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree in Optometrist. Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist. Grade 1: Experience: No experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service or a minimum of 1 year appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified Optometrist. Grade 2: Experience: Minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA or Minimum of 11 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified Optometrist. Grade 3: Experience: Minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA or Minimum of 21 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified Optometrist. Theoretical and practical knowledge of Optometry. Effective communication skills, Counselling Skills, Planning Skills, organizing skills, People skills, problem solving skills. and computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide Optometrist services at the regional hospital. The Optometrist should be able to work in collaboration with other stake holders. Conduct Optometry assessment, treatment of patients and issuing of spectacles. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics. Compose minutes of meetings. Compile reports and comprehensive record keeping and administrative task. Maintain physical and or electronic records.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following email address: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za No hand-delivered, faxed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application, but must submit a completed CV and the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za\documents. Applications submitted on the old Z83 will not be considered. Each new Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as per Circular No. 3 of 2025. Failure to comply will lead to disqualification. Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full. For Sections E, F and G, where space is limited, applicants must complete the three lines provided in each section before indicating “Refer to CV” or “See attached”, provided the CV contains the required information. All experience listed in the CV must be in chronological order, indicating the employer, position and period of employment in DD/MM/YYYY format. The CV must include names and locations of schools and institutions attended, and information on the Z83 must be consistent with the CV. Applicants must provide at least three (3) contactable references, one being the immediate supervisor. The Department reserves the right to conduct further verification. Failure to submit all required information may result in disqualification. The question in Part F relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment must be answered, and the declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. The specific reference number must be quoted correctly. Only uploaded applications with a signed new Z83 attached will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill the post. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC), which include reference, identity, qualification and criminal record verification. Candidates with foreign qualifications must furnish a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5 of 1993. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. TMRH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process. The Department reserves the right to conduct practical exercises, and candidates must avail themselves for interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Department.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : THELLE MOGOERANE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 28-10-2026

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.