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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
OPHTHALMOLOGY TECHNICIAN GRADE 1 TO 2: OPHTHALMOLOGY (CONTRACT POST)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GSH52/2025
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to interact with patients, family members and members of the public. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and other staff. Ability to work independently and with good time management. Ability to perform routine tasks and acquire technical skills. Ability to accurately record data and to provide accurate maintenance records. Ability to keep abreast of new developments in technology, sterilisation and disinfection methods Must be able to plan well and understand the need to report to an ophthalmologist. Ability to adhere to required health and safety standards.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after obtaining the appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining the appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.
 
Enquiries:
Prof N Du Toit, tel. no. (021) 406-6216.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Responsible for maintenance of equipment and consulting room hygiene. Perform ophthalmic special investigations. Assist in ophthalmic counselling and the distribution of information material. Keep accurate and retrievable patient records. Responsible for consulting room provisioning. Participate in departmental audit programmes.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Two years of in-service training on ophthalmic specialised equipment after obtaining Level 1 Opthalmic Assistant course
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 255,078 -R 289,719 per annum, Grade 2: R 297,441 -R 360,951 per Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
 
Starting Date:
3/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 3/24/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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