OPTOMETRIST GRADE 1-3 (X2 POSTS)

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Optometrist (2026). Grade 1: No experienced is required after registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist. Grade 3: 20 years and more relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Optometrist. Knowledge of Integrated School Health services, Non-Communicable Diseases, Health Awareness Calendar (Eye Health). Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of Batho Pele Principles, Patients right charter, PMDS & PFMA. A valid Driver’s Licence is essential.

To coordinate the implementation and monitoring of optometric eye care activities and services in the hospital, aimed at improving eye health and the elimination of avoidable visual impairment and blindness. Coordinate and monitor optometric care activities in the area, improve refractive error services, promote eye health in the district. Improve the quality of refractive services in the district. Participate in district Awareness Campaign and in the Integrated School Health Programme according to scope of practice. Report monthly statistics. Participate in the procurement and issuing of spectacles / assistive optical devices. Examination, diagnosing and management of eye conditions as per Optometry scope of practices. Exercise safeguarding of all assistive optical devices, consumables and equipment’s. Collaborate with stakeholders in eye care service delivery. Participate in the training of School health nurses and Primary Health Care nurses. Visit different Hospitals in the district to render Mass Refraction according to itinerary / District Eye Programme plan. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.

Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.

Applications must be submitted online through the link: https://erecruitment.mpg.gov.za

A recent comprehensive CV, ID and contactable references (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Application must be submitted on a New signed Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department accompanied by recent detailed Curriculum Vitae only, to be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of all qualifications, Senior Certificate, identity document and driver’s license 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). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Emailed applications will not be considered. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Shortlisted candidates will be required to be available for assessments and interviews at a date and time to be determine by the Department. The first two recommended candidates for Deputy Directors posts will be subjected to competency assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. The successful candidate will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in your application being disqualified. Should you not be contacted within 3 months of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. The successful candidate will be appointed subject to positive results of the security clearance process. The Department is committed to providing equal opportunities and adheres to the affirmative action policy in line with Employment Equity Act, the SMS Handbook and all relevant legislation applicable in the Public Service. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 31 of 2026, Post 31/374