PHYSIOTHERAPIST (X2 POSTS)

National Senior certificate. Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy. Registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist (Independent Practitioner). Current Annual Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Required: Expertise in all Critical Care areas and Specialised Rehabilitative services. Proficiency in the evaluation, diagnosis and skillful use of treatment modalities and equipment. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation guiding the provision of clinical health care in the public sector e.g., Patients’ Rights Charter, Ideal Hospital; OHSC; Batho Pele etc. Knowledge of patient referral pathways. Good communication (written and verbal) skills. Grade 1: No experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Physiotherapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa. Minimum 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Physiotherapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.

Assessment, planning and treatment of patients referred for physiotherapy. Responsible for co-ordination & provision of high quality up to date physiotherapy service. Participate in quality improvement and skills development programs. Assist in safeguarding and evaluating the management of equipment and infrastructure, as well as stock control management. Contribute towards planning, budgeting, procurement processes. Support the supervisor in all transformative changes and additional supervisory tasks. Participate in EPMDS, clinical & document audits. Maintain up to-date clinical records and daily statistics. Participate in all departmental committees. Required to work a 40-hour week & perform weekend overtime & stand by duties on a rotational basis. Provide mentorship and guidance to community service therapists and 4th year Physiotherapy students.

Ms L.E. Gilbert Tel No: (031) 240 1447

All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to [email protected]

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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview. Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered. The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims. This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply. Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying.

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/153