Physiotherapist Grade 1 To 3

Department: Western Cape Provincial Government Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory 188 Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum DUTIES Assess and treat patients in Trauma, Oncology, Maternity, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Acute Spinal Cord Injuries, OPD, Medical, Surgical, Cardiothoracic wards as well as High Care and Intensive Care units associated with these wards. Be responsible for administration related to patient care as well as departmental administration. Management of assets in allocated work area. Assist in the clinical teaching/supervision of undergraduate students. ENQUIRIES Ms CK Davids Tel No: (021) 404-4408 NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. 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)”. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA 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 required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA 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 RSA- 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work after hours for ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) calls. Willingness to work overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant Acts and Public Service Policies and Procedures. Good problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate, clinical experience as a Physiotherapist in an acute and specialist/tertiary hospital setting. Ability to supervise undergraduate students in a tertiary setting. Ability to work independently. Ability to work within MDT. Ability to problem solve, organise and prioritise patient treatments/discharge plans. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Computer literacy.