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Physiotherapist Grade 1 to 3
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Physiotherapist (Grade 1-3) at Groote Schuur Hospital to assess and treat patients across multiple wards, supervise students, and provide after-hours emergency care. HPCSA registration required.
- Assess and treat patients in trauma, oncology, maternity, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopaedic, spinal cord injury, and critical care units.
- Manage patient administration and departmental tasks; manage allocated assets.
- Supervise and teach undergraduate physiotherapy students in a tertiary hospital setting.
- Be available for after-hours calls for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) and willing to work overtime.
- Must be registered with HPCSA as a Physiotherapist. Grade 1 requires no experience (RSA-qualified) or 1 year (foreign-qualified); Grade 2 requires 10 years (RSA) or 11 years (foreign); Grade 3 requires 20 years (RSA) or 21 years (foreign).
- Salary: Grade 1 R413 121 per annum; Grade 2 R482 499 per annum; Grade 3 R564 822 per annum.
- Position based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. Contact Ms CK Davids on (021) 404-4408 for enquiries. Closing date not specified in advertisement.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA 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:
- A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA- qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Ability to work after hours for ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) calls.
- Willingness to work overtime.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant Acts and Public Service Policies and Procedures.
- Good problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Appropriate, clinical experience as a Physiotherapist in an acute and specialist/tertiary hospital setting.
- Ability to supervise undergraduate students in a tertiary setting.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within MDT.
- Ability to problem solve, organise and prioritise patient treatments/discharge plans.
- Ability to work under extreme pressure.
- Computer literacy.
Duties
- Assess and treat patients in Trauma, Oncology, Maternity, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Acute Spinal Cord Injuries, OPD, Medical, Surgical, Cardiothoracic wards as well as High Care and Intensive Care units associated with these wards.
- Be responsible for administration related to patient care as well as departmental administration.
- Management of assets in allocated work area.
- Assist in the clinical teaching/supervision of undergraduate students.
How to apply
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Enquiries
Ms CK Davids Tel No: (021) 404-4408
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts.
- Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply.
- Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
- This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 188 · open the PDF
POST 35/275: PHYSIOTHERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 SALARY: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in respect of RSA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA 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: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of RSA- qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Ability to work after hours for ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) calls. Willingness to work overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant Acts and Public Service Policies and Procedures. Good problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Appropriate, clinical experience as a Physiotherapist in an acute and specialist/tertiary hospital setting. Ability to supervise undergraduate students in a tertiary setting. Ability to work independently. Ability to work within MDT. Ability to problem solve, organise and prioritise patient treatments/discharge plans. Ability to work under extreme pressure. Computer literacy. DUTIES: Assess and treat patients in Trauma, Oncology, Maternity, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Orthopaedic, Acute Spinal Cord Injuries, OPD, Medical, Surgical, Cardiothoracic wards as well as High Care and Intensive Care units associated with these wards. Be responsible for administration related to patient care as well as departmental administration. Management of assets in allocated work area. Assist in the clinical teaching/supervision of undergraduate students. ENQUIRIES: Ms CK Davids Tel No: (021) 404-4408 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for these posts. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.