EDUCATION THERAPIST SPECIALIST - PHYSIOTHERAPIST
Department of Basic Education
- Reference number
- DOE07/08/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R664 410 – R735 930.per annum, (OSD)
- Centre
- Chris Hani West District Office
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 23 October 2026
- Circular
- No 36 of 2026
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy allowing for registration with the HPCSA. Valid, current registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist (proof of registration required. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience post-community service. Experience as an Education Therapist will be an added advantage. A valid driver’s license is essential for district-wide travel. Knowledge and Skills: Deep understanding of Inclusive Education policies, including White Paper 6, the SIAS policy, and guidelines for Full-service and Special Schools as Resource Centres. Familiarity with the Integrated School Health Policy and CSTL is required. Technical Competencies: Expertise in therapeutic assessments, preventative approaches, and developmental techniques. Ability to conduct discipline-specific research to identify and address district trends. Proficiency in report writing, data analysis, and computer literacy. Strong presentation, consultation, and organizational skills.
Duties
Train educators, parents, and staff in early identification of physical barriers to learning. Implement capacity-building programmes for School-based Support Teams (SBSTs). Conduct assessments and provide specialized, short-term curriculum interventions and direct therapeutic support where necessary. Work within a multi-disciplinary team alongside the District-based Support Team (DBST) to support learners with high-level needs. Manage professional supervision of therapists in Special Schools. Ensure all district therapists comply with HPCSA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) policies. Monitor and manage the distribution and use of assistive devices across the district. Gather data and report on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and inter-sectoral collaborations.
Where to send your application
Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted.
Enquiries
Mr. L Putter Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.
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