Optometrist - Parklands/Table View

Optique Holdings Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Optique Holdings Pty in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks a qualified optometrist to provide primary eye care and vision assessments in a retail-based setting.

You will perform comprehensive eye exams, prescribe lenses or therapies, refer to specialists as needed, maintain patient records, and educate patients on eye health while complying with HPCSA guidelines and CPD requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) required.
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• Valid professional indemnity insurance.
• Minimum 1–3 years of clinical experience preferred.
• CPD compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams to evaluate visual acuity and detect eye diseases.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, therapies, or medications as needed.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists when required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Educate patients on eye health, hygiene and prevention.
• Collaborate with optical assistants on eye wear prescriptions and lens selection.
• Ensure compliance with HPCSA guidelines and ethical practice.
• Stay current with CPD requirements.
• Provide guidance or training to support staff and locums as needed.

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 28/07/2026

• Branch Street Address Shop 13b, Corner or Link and Parklands Main Road
• Postal Code 7441
• City Cape Town
• Country South Africa

Working Hours

Monday - Friday: 09:00 - 17:30Saturdays & Public Holidays 09:00 - 14:00(Gets one weekend off a month)

Job Description

Job Purpose:
To examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases and disorders of the visual system. An Optometrist provides primary eye care services and ensures the highest standard of clinical care is delivered to every patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive eye exams to evaluate visual acuity and detect eye diseases or disorders.
• Prescribe corrective lenses, therapies, or medications as needed.
• Refer patients to ophthalmologists or other specialists if required.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
• Educate patients on eye health, hygiene, and prevention.
• Collaborate with optical assistants on eye wear prescriptions and lens selection.
• Ensure compliance with HPCSA guidelines and ethical practice.
• Stay current with clinical knowledge, including CPD compliance.
• Provide guidance or training to support staff and locums as needed.

Working Conditions

• Retail-based environment; standing and interacting with patients for extended periods.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom).
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) .
• Valid Professional Indemnity Insurance.

Experience

• Minimum of 1-3 years of clinical experience preferred.