Processing please wait ...
Vacancy Details
 
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 (Production)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH43/2025
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Ability to provide paediatric physiotherapy service independently and as part of a team. Ability to provide an afterhours on call service. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards requirements. Knowledge of prescription and issuing of Mobility Assistive Devices is advantageous. Good time management.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Physiotherapist.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist. 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. 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.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Maintain HPCSA registration.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Manage clinical service delivery to inpatients and outpatients in designated work areas. Oversee undergraduate and post graduate physiotherapy students and support their learning in designated clinical area. Support the training of other staff including healthcare professionals in designated areas. Participate on ward rounds and multidisciplinary meetings. Participate in personal, departmental and hospital in-service and training programs. Effective and Efficient Resource Management (e.g.) Stock taking and ordering of consumables. Provide relief duty in absence of the colleagues and provide support to supervisor. Provide an on-call afterhours service as per roster.
 
Enquiries:
Mr S Rahim, tel.no. (021) 658 5033 Sameer.Rahim@westerncape.gov.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist.
 
Note:
The job contents as indicated in the advertisement might be adjusted in terms of the service needs. Shortlisted candidates may be subject 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.” This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 397 233 - R 454 191 per annum, Grade 2: R 463 941 - R 529 221 per annum, Grade 3: R 543 099 - R 657 507 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/4/2025 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: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
FOR YOU
SUPPORT TICKET
X
​