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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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 (Sessional) (contract till 28 March 2028) 2 posts
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: CWD25/2025
  Langeberg Sub-district (1 post), Drakenstein Sub-district
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable. Knowledge of prescription and issuing of assistive devices including mobility. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. Basic to intermediate wheelchair seating assessments, prescription, fitting and issuing and other relevant assistive devices and therapeutic knowledge and skills within the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as A job opportunity required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a 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 a Physiotherapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Enquiries:
Ms Rochelle Felix, tel. no (023) 348-8105
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Langeberg Sub-district and Drakenstein Sub-district for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide clinical physiotherapy service delivery to inpatients and outpatients as applicable to the designated work areas. Provide clinical physiotherapy service delivery to patients at a primary healthcare level, including transitional care facilities/ intermediate care facilities, and relevant NGO’s applicable to the designated work areas. Oversee physiotherapy students and support their learning in designated clinical areas. Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and support to specialist outreaches as applicable to the designated work area. Participate in personal, district, sub district and hospital in-service and training programs as applicable to the designated work area including transitional care facilities/intermediate care facilities, and relevant’ s. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of assistive devices. Stock taking and ordering of consumables and assistive devices as required within departmental norms. Relevant in-service training and skills transfer, clinical facilitation, and mentorship of placed students. Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague and provide support to supervisor.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 248 per hour, Grade 2: R 290 per hour, Grade 3: R 340 per hour
 
Starting Date:
1/24/2025 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: 2/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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