This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

PHYSIOTHERAPIST GRADE 1-3

Department of Health

Reference number: H/P/25/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 - R472 359 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 - R550 389 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 - R683 808 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
Centre: Botshabelo District Hospital
Province: Free State
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

B/BSc Degree in Physiotherapy. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (2026/2027). Valid driver's license. South African citizen or permanent residence. Experience Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA. Grade 2: 10 years after registration with the HPCSA. Grade 3: 20 years after registration with the HPCSA Knowledge And Skills: Technical experience in Physiotherapy. Experience in teaching, training and research. Extensive knowledge on Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, report writing, medico-legal reporting). Good inter-personal skills, honesty, integrity and excellent work ethics. Interest in the field of Cerebral Palsy, knowledge and experience in ICU.

Duties

Plan, implement, evaluate. Modify and progress appropriate treatment programmes. Ensure proper statistics. Administrative and clinical records are maintained, adhering to departmental regulations and ethical principles. Supervision of assistant physiotherapists. students and other support staff. To deputise and perform all functions of the chief physiotherapist in their absence. Initiate community programmes and render outreach services, assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures, and implement Infection Control and Health & Safety Policies and Procedures. Liaise With multi — disciplinary professionals and function within a multi- disciplinary team. Assist in the planning and implementation of quality improvement programmes. Participate in staff development activities, e.g. CPD. in-service training. case presentations, etc. Attend regular in-service and continuous professional development training to improve clinical knowledge and skills. Participate in monitoring and evaluation programmes of the physiotherapy department. such as clinical and documentation audits. leave and attendance audits. Norms and Standards and Ideal Hospital assessments etc. Ensure the safety and security of equipment and the responsible use of consumable resources of the department. Rendering of a weekend and public holiday Physiotherapy service on a rotational basis.

Where to send your application

To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

Enquiries

Ms N Phatela-Malindi Tel No: (051) 533 0233

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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