MEDICAL ORTHOTIST AND PROSTHETIST ASSISTANT

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health department is seeking a Medical Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant to perform tasks such as welding, leatherwork, and maintaining orthoses. The role requires a Grade 12 certificate and practical skills in shoe repairs and machinery. Suitable candidates will be self-motivated and able to work under pressure, with preference given to women and people with disabilities. The position is located at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, with a closing date of 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Must have a grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain discipline and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and able to handle multidisciplinary tasks.

Responsibilities

• Do metalworks including welding and grinding.
• Conduct leatherwork and shoe modifications.
• Maintain orthoses and machinery.

Skills

Organising skills

Analytical thinking skills

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Customer skills

Knowledge of labour relations processes

Education

Grade 12 certificate or equivalent

Tools

Welding

Sewing

Leather work

Job description

Overview

MEDICAL ORTHOTIST AND PROSTHETIST ASSISTANT

• Reference Number : REFS/023555
• Directorate : MEDICAL WORKSHOPS
• Number of Posts : 3
• Package : R 217 092.00 PER ANNUM (PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent. Organising skills, Analytical thinking skills, Problem solving and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain discipline, Ability to work under pressure. Ability to work independently and in a team. Must be prepared to engage in intensive labour practices. Ability to act with tact and discretion. Must be self-motivated. Ability to handle tasks of multidisciplinary nature. Good customer skills and competencies. Knowledge of labour relations processes. Have knowledge of general shoe repairs, Welding, Sewing and leather work will be an added advantage. Practical interview will also be an added advantage.

Duties

• Do metalworks (e.g. Welding, bending, grinding and spray painting) Do Leatherwork. Do shoe modifications, Special insoles, Do Plastic work, maintain orthoses and Machinery, Comply with OHS standards, Attend training. Comply with PMDS requirements. Register with HPCSA.

Notes

• Employer : Department of Health
• Location : Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
• Closing Date : 24-10-2025
• Criteria Questions
• Do you have a Grade 12 certificate or equivalent?
• Do you have knowledge of general shoe repairs, Welding, Sewing and leather work ?
• 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.