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A job opportunity

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.
 
Physiotherapist: Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD64/2025
  Cederberg Sub-district, West Coast District
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
• Render a clinical physiotherapy service at health facility level with outreach to PHC facilities. • Mobility assistive devices. • Training. • Administration.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions council of South Africa (HPSCA) as a Physiotherapist.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts, policies and procedures. Understanding evidence-based practice.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Cederberg Sub-district for a period of three months.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the Health Professional Council of South African (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist, and proof of current registration.
 
Enquiries:
Sr. M Sandt (027) 482 1484
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Willingness to work as a physiotherapist within a multi-disciplinary team at Cederberg SD. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook). Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 397,233 per annum, Grade 2: R 463,941 per annum, Grade 3: R 543,099 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 4/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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