Senior Phytotherapist & Herbal Medicine Practitioner

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Continued professional development

Supportive work environment

Access to herbal products

Employee discounts

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a Senior Phytotherapist and Herbal Medicine Practitioner to assess clients, prescribe herbal medicines, and educate on plant-based therapies. You will work independently within a multi-disciplinary team, ensure ethical practice, and stay abreast of latest phytotherapy research.

You will develop personalized tinctures, teas, capsules, and topical products, maintain detailed records, and support patient wellbeing through evidence-based natural care.

Qualifications

• A recognized professional qualification in Phytotherapy or Herbal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a practicing phytotherapist.
• In-depth knowledge of materia medica, botanical identification, and therapeutic uses of medicinal plants.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Superb communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in Centurion, Gauteng.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed client documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client consultations to assess health concerns and medical history.
• Formulate individualized herbal medicine prescriptions (tinctures, teas, capsules, topical applications) tailored to client needs.
• Educate patients on the safe and effective use of herbal remedies, including dosages, contraindications, and potential interactions.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, clinical trials, and advancements in phytotherapy and herbal medicine.
• Advise clients on lifestyle modifications, diet, and other natural approaches to complement herbal treatments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.

Skills

Herbal medicine

Phytotherapy

Clinical experience

Diagnostics

Communication

Ethical practice

Evidence-based practice

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished natural health clinic in **Centurion, Gauteng**, is actively seeking a highly qualified and experienced Senior Phytotherapist & Herbal Medicine Practitioner . This role is integral to our client's mission of providing comprehensive and evidence-based natural healthcare solutions. You will be responsible for assessing clients' health conditions, formulating personalized herbal prescriptions, and educating patients on the therapeutic use of medicinal plants. The ideal candidate possesses extensive knowledge of botanical medicine, therapeutic properties of herbs, and safe application protocols. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the growing field of phytotherapy within the **Centurion, Gauteng** community. We are looking for a professional who is passionate about natural healing and dedicated to improving client health outcomes through herbal remedies.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth client consultations to assess health concerns and medical history.
• Formulate individualized herbal medicine prescriptions (tinctures, teas, capsules, topical applications) tailored to client needs.
• Educate patients on the safe and effective use of herbal remedies, including dosages, contraindications, and potential interactions.
• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Stay abreast of the latest research, clinical trials, and advancements in phytotherapy and herbal medicine.
• Advise clients on lifestyle modifications, diet, and other natural approaches to complement herbal treatments.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide integrated patient care.

Requirements

• A recognized professional qualification in Phytotherapy or Herbal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a practicing phytotherapist.
• In-depth knowledge of materia medica, botanical identification, and therapeutic uses of medicinal plants.
• Strong understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Excellent diagnostic and analytical skills.
• Superb communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in **Centurion, Gauteng**.
• Proficiency in maintaining detailed client documentation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for continuing professional development and further education.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on natural health.
• Access to a wide range of high-quality herbal products.
• Generous employee discounts on clinic services and products.
• The satisfaction of positively impacting clients' health and well-being.