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Orthopaedic and Prosthetic Assistant Grade 1 to 2 (Technical Services)
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: MHS249/2026
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Orthotic and Prosthetic Centre, Pinelands, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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| Appropriate qualification or prescribed in service training (with duration of less than two years) that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. |
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| “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 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 change in registration status)”. |
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| Ability to lift patients |
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| Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to prepare material and tools for measuring patients. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to modify or correct patient measurements. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to mould orthoses or laminate prosthetic sockets or bend metal bars for callipers. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to cut and assemble the Orthotic and prosthetic device. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to clean each area involved in stages of production. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to adjust and repair Orthotist and Prosthetist devices. Assist the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist clinicians to perform administrative duties service including collection of statistics for production work and completing job cards. Assist to Maintain machinery and other equipment used in the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist Centre. Participate in general cleaning of the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist Centre. Leather work and sewing of straps or belts for use in appliances. Adhere to HPCSA regulations and attend staff development programs within the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist field. Perform any other reasonable duties delegated by supervisor from time to time within the Medical Orthotist Prosthetist assistant's scope of practice. |
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| Ms M Brink, tel. no. (021) 531 5300/5218 |
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| Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant. |
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| Technical abilities, computer literacy skills. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently. Understanding of orthotic and prosthetic devices, including types, components, and functions. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including musculoskeletal and nervous system. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 217 092 - R 248 226 per annum, Grade 2: R 252 840 - R 294 249 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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4/17/2026 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: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
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