SESSIONAL: OPTOMERTY

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 376,000 - 514,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a qualified Optometrist to join our regional hospital team. The post requires a National Senior Certificate, a Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry, and current HPCSA registration. Grading (1–3) reflects experience levels and salary per hour.

The Optometrist will perform assessments, prescribe spectacles, and collaborate with health stakeholders. Strong communication, record-keeping, and professional development are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Matric (National Senior Certificate) plus Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry.
• Proof of current HPCSA registration as an Optometrist.
• Grade 1: minimal post-registration experience; Grade 2/3 increase with years of experience.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Optometry.
• Effective communication, counselling, planning and literacy, plus a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide Optometrist services at the regional hospital.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and conduct assessments and spectacle issuance.
• Study, interpret and apply legislation and policies in the field.
• Engage in continuous professional development and in-service training.
• Maintain records and perform administrative duties.

Skills

Effective communication

Counselling skills

Planning

Organizing

People skills

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

National Senior Certificate/Matric

Bachelor’s Degree in Optometry

HPCSA registration as Optometrist

Job description

• Package : Grade 1 R273.00 per hour; Grade 2 R273.00.00 per hour; Grade 3 R373.00.00 per hour

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree in Optometrist. Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist. Grade 1: Experience: No experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service or a minimum of 1 year appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified Optometrist. Grade 2: Experience: Minimum of 10 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA or Minimum of 11 years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified Optometrist. Grade 3: Experience: Minimum of 20 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA or Minimum of 21 years appropriate /recognisable experience after registration as an Optometrist with HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified Optometrist. Theoretical and practical knowledge of Optometry. Effective communication skills, Counselling Skills, Planning Skills, organizing skills, People skills, problem solving skills. and computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide Optometrist services at the regional hospital. The Optometrist should be able to work in collaboration with other stake holders. Conduct Optometry assessment, treatment of patients and issuing of spectacles. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics. Compose minutes of meetings. Compile reports and comprehensive record keeping and administrative task. Maintain physical and or electronic records.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 28-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Bachelor’s Degree in Optometrist?

Do you have a proof of current registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist for 2026/2027?