Chief Physiotherapist

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 538,000 - 658,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health invites applications for a Physiotherapist at Edenvale Regional Hospital. The role includes clinical service delivery, supervision of staff, and collaboration with internal and external clients to maintain high-quality care.

Required: Degree or Diploma in Physiotherapy, registration with HPCSA, and at least 5 years of post-registration experience. Interest in training support staff is essential; candidates must demonstrate leadership and teamwork in a busy healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy registered with HPCSA.
• Minimum 5 years post-registration experience as Physiotherapist.
• Interest in training support staff and developing subordinates.

Responsibilities

• Supervise subordinates and report to clinical manager or delegated official.
• Submit reports (monthly/weekly/quarterly) as required.
• Provide clinical service delivery and ensure quality of care.

Skills

Supervision

Staff training

Communication

Education

Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy

HPCSA registration

Job description

• Package : R598 260 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Must have the appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a physiotherapist. Must have at least 5 years of experience as Physiotherapist after registration with HPCSA. Must have interest in training the support staff.

Duties

• Supervise the subordinates and report directly to clinical manager or any other delegated official. Submit monthly, weekly, or quarterly reports as required/ requested. Attend all internal and external meetings and report back to managers. Clinical work; Manage own service delivery group; Assess and ensure good quality of clinical service delivery; Manage and work in Physiotherapy. Work closely with external and internal clients. Ensure that your subordinates are developed.

Notes

• WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
• NB: Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities.
• The employer reserves the right not to fill this post.
• Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only.
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
• The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy?

Do you have current HPCSA registration?

Do you have 5 years’ experience as a physiotherapist?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.