• Reference Number : refs/050219
• Directorate : EYE CARE SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 4

• Package : R 413 121.00 – R 472 359.00 per annum (Plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Angie Thobakgale Tel: 012 451 9170/9000

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s in optometry (4 years) qualification. Active, current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner Optometrist with Ocular Diagnostic Privileges. Valid driver’s license. Strong clinical skills and ethics, theoretical knowledge, and conversant with eye care procedures and guidelines. Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Good interpersonal, communication, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained environment.

Duties :

• Provide eye care services at allocated Primary Health Care facilities in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols. Perform comprehensive eye and visual examinations. Provide educate and counsel patients on overall eye care and hygiene, contact lens & low vision care, visual hygiene, lighting arrangements and safety factors. Investigate, analyse test results and develop a treatment and management plan. Prescribe therapeutic procedures to correct or conserve vision and eye health. The official should be able to work in collaboration with other stake holders. Organise, participate and assist in public health outreach, awareness campaigns and trainings for community and HCWs within the district. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training and adhere to PMDS. Liaise and attend meetings with other internal and external stake holders. Get involved in research and development in the district and province. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics and other delegated tasks. Compile monthly reports. Maintain physical and or electronic records. Maintain equipments.

Notes :

• 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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application 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 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 applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” 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. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. 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, 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane District Health Services ( (Sub 1, Sub 2, Sub 7, Sub 5&6)

Closing Date : 10-07-2026

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.