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A job opportunity
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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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.
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Biokineticist Grade 1 to 3 (Increasing Wellness)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: ECSS1/2026
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Service Priorities Co-ordination, Increasing Wellness, Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Services Support
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Biokineticist. | | | |
| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Biokineticist. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Biokineticst 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 a Biokineticist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Biokineticist 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 a Biokineticist. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Biokineticist in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. | | | |
| Knowledge and experience in wellness promotion programmes. Knowledge and application of regulations, policies, procedures and indicators relevant to integrated Health and Wellness promotion programmes. Good understanding of the Public Health system. Strong monitoring and evaluation skills. Good numeracy, literacy, and communication abilities. Effective project management capabilities. Basic financial management skills. Proficiency in information technology. Facilitation, writing, research, conceptualisation, analysis and communication. Analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and digital platforms. Sound interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills. Ability to prioritise and organise work, exercise self-discipline and function under pressure, work without supervision and handle a high work volume. Creativity, self-motivation, assertiveness, initiative and ability to work independently and in a team. Appropriate and relevant experience in public health, programmed development and review, project management, communications, community services or primary health care services, community development, participatory approaches, behavior change, stakeholder engagement, health and wellness promotion, and cross sectoral partnership. | | | |
| Ms. K Fortune, tel. no. (021) 815-8853 | | | |
| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Biokineticist: Grade1 to 3 (Increasing Wellness) posts within the Chief Director Emergency & Clinical Services Support, for a period of 3 months from date of advert provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical assessment. 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. | | | |
| Provide operational and strategic support for the effective development, implementation, and evaluation informing policy to realize health and wellness promotion objectives aligned to priorities across the life course. Operationalize processes for the effective development, implementation, maintenance and evaluation of Health and Wellness Promotion objectives aligned to priorities across the life course to mobilise services and multisectoral stakeholders, to strengthen the Start Well, Live Well and Age Well departmental philosophy. Administer Health and Wellness Promotion M&E and Reporting. Provide logistical, administrative and support to the wellness promotion programmes. | | | |
| Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Biokineticist. | | | |
| Willingness to work overtime when required. A Valid Drivers license and the ability to drive. Willingness to travel within the province. | | |
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Remuneration:
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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).
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Starting Date:
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1/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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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.
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Closing date: 1/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
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