• Reference Number : refs/056406
• Directorate : Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 413 121.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr SJ Mthimunye

Requirements :

• Matric or equivalent. BSc degree in Physiotherapy or appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist. Grade 1 requires no experience, Grade 2 requires 10 years minimal experience and Grade 3 requires 20 years minimum experience after registering with HPCSA as an independent Physiotherapist. Should have sound interpersonal skills and communication skills. Should also have computer literacy skills. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment. Ability to work under pressure. Previous experience in rehabilitation will be an added advantage. Applicants should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Duties :

• Assessment and treatment of inpatients and outpatients and external stakeholders in adherence with the physiotherapy scope of practice. Assist in the departmental administrative activities, quality assurance and evidence-based programs. Knowledge of basic legislative frameworks in relation to physiotherapy. Contribute positively towards the development and growth of the physiotherapy department. Perform clinical supervision of physiotherapy students. Participate in professional departmental programs. Should be willing to rotate in all physiotherapy sectional units and perform overtime duties over weekends. Problem solving, stress tolerance, self-confidence, objectiveness, and empathy. Acquaintance with standard operating procedures. Work effectively as part of a team.

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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za NB: Where Driver's License 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 (SANC) 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 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 the Department's intention to promote retrospectivity (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 : HEIDELBERG HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 11-09-2026

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.