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Experience

Grade 1: 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 RSA-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 RSA-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.

Inherent requirement of the job: Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.

Provide a holistic physiotherapy service independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in a hospital and primary healthcare setting.

Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills.

Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.) Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable.

Knowledge and skills of prescription and issuing of assistive devices including mobility assistive devices.

Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed and good time management.

Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client need and in line with the BOD within that area.

Basic to intermediate wheelchair seating skills, assessments, prescription, fitting and issuing of other relevant assistive devices.

Applicable therapeutic knowledge and skills within the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Duties

Provide clinical physiotherapy service delivery to inpatients and outpatients at hospital or acute level 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.

Mentor physiotherapy students and support their learning in designated clinical areas.

Clinical facilitation, and mentorship of placed students.

Participate in 361 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 NGOs.

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.

Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague within the ecosystem.

How to apply

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Notes

Closing Date

09 April 2026, 17:00 PM DEPARTMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE

CLOSING DATE: 13 April 2026 NOTE : Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting.

All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference.

Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

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