PHYSIOTHERAPIST GRADE 1 – 3

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 565,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Pretoria is inviting applications for a Physiotherapist. The post requires HPCSA registration and relevant degree or diploma, with grade-related experience expectations.

The role involves delivering physiotherapy in multiple settings and contributing to quality assurance and training within a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will promote physiotherapy services, assist in SOP development, and engage in research projects while supporting performance management

Qualifications

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) required.
• Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy enabling HPCSA registration required.

Responsibilities

• Render physiotherapy services in allocated areas and outpatients.
• Coordinate training of students and monitor quality assurance activities.
• Promote and monitor physiotherapy services in the organisation; assist in development of SOPs and participate in research.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality assurance

Research

Performance management

Education

Bachelors in Physiotherapy or Diploma

Job description

• Directorate : CLINICAL SUPPORT AND THERAPEUTICS SERVICES
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1: R413 121.00 Grade 2: R482 499.00 Grade 3: R564 822.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. Degree/Diploma in Physiotherapy that allows for registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist. Grade 1: No experience is required after registration with HPCSA as a Physiotherapist. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Physiotherapist. Grade 3: 20 years and more relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform community service, as required in South Africa. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. (CPD) complaint with HPCSA. Ability to work in an extensive multidisciplinary team. Willingness and ability to render a service of good standards. Experience of central hospital physiotherapy is an advantage.

Duties :

• Render Physiotherapy services in allocated areas and outpatients. Coordinate training of students. Assist with implementation and monitoring of quality assurance activities. Monitor proper utilization of allocated financial, human and physical resources as outlined by departmental and national policies. Coordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Physiotherapy services in the organisation. Assist in development of standard operational procedures in line with the national and provincial strategies and monitor the implementation thereof. Contribute to the development of Physiotherapy department and the Profession by promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area. Take part in Performance Management & Development system procedures.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 07-10-2026

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.