• Reference Number : REFS/023908
• Directorate : Medical Therapeutic and Support Services (Rehabilitation)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 575 250 .00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. Laila Patel- Cell No- 0829474299

Requirements :

• Podiatry Qualification, Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Podiatrist. 3 years’ experience. Valid driver’s license. Community based rehabilitation experience. Applicant should be prepared to undergo a technical assessment. Supervisory experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• To manage, Plan, coordinate and implement podiatry service in the district focusing on the community-based rehabilitation strategy. Plan, coordinate and implement prevention and promotion campaigns for podiatry Supervise junior staff and community service therapists including performance appraisal. Represent the district at the Exco meetings of podiatry. Coordinate monthly podiatry meeting and CPD activities. Prepare and present quarterly reports at the provincial forums. Coordinate the procurement of consumables and Assistive devices for podiatry. Conduct Supervisory visits to all clinics. Management of the sub district allocated to the post including supervisory visits and performance management of staff. Contribute to the district therapeutic planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation processes. Monitor the proper utilization of resources and equipment. Attend relevant meetings and assume relevant responsibilities of Head of Department on delegation. Implementation and monitoring of Quality assurance in the district. Knowledge and Competencies – Communication Skills, report writing skills, decision making skills, organizational skills, expert clinical physiotherapy skills, research skills, analytical skills, presentation skills, human resource, and financial management skills. Computer literacy including use of Microsoft office. Added advantages. Ability to work in a multi-Disciplinary team. Requires a good understanding of public health system. Effective interpersonal skills, strategic planning skills and leadership qualities.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://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. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 07-11-2025

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.