OPHTHALMOLOGY TECHNICIAN GRADE 1 TO 2 (OPHTHALMOLOGY)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R279 870 per annum Grade 2: R326 352 per annum
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Two years of in-service training on ophthalmic specialised equipment after obtaining Level 1 Ophthalmic Assistant course. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining the appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining the appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to interact with patients, family members and members of the public. Ability to keep abreast of new developments in technology, sterilisation and disinfection methods. Ability to accurately record data and to provide accurate maintenance records. Ability to communicate effectively with clinical and other staff. Ability to work independently and with good time management. Ability to perform routine tasks and acquire technical skills. Ability to adhere to required health and safety standards. Must be able to plan well and understand the need to report to an ophthalmologist.

Duties

Perform ophthalmic special investigations. Responsible for maintenance of equipment and consulting room hygiene. Assist in ophthalmic counselling and the distribution of information material. Keep accurate and retrievable patient records. Responsible for consulting room provisioning. Participate in departmental audit programmes.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Prof N Du Toit Tel No: (021) 406-6216

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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