A Step-by-Step Guide to Registering with a Chief Physiotherapist in South Africa

REF NO: NDH 25/2023 (X1 POST)

CENTRE: Zwari

ENQUIRES: Mrs TN Shamwange

Tel No: (033) 397 6448

SALARY: Grade 1 R520 785 – R578 367 per annum

Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance (subject to meeting prescribed requirements)

National Senior Certificate / Grade 12.
A Bachelor’s Degree or National Diploma in Physiotherapy.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Practice Physiotherapist.
Current annual HPCSA registration (proof must be attached).
A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as a qualified physiotherapist post-OSD.
Solid understanding of Department of Health (DoH) protocols, procedures, and reporting standards.
Knowledge of key frameworks and principles including:
- National Rehabilitation Policy
- National Health Policy
- Batho Pele Principles
- Patient Rights Charter
Strong interpersonal, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to work under pressure, within a team, and independently.
Computer literacy and excellent communication (written and verbal).

Deliver high-quality physiotherapy services to inpatients and outpatients in alignment with national rehabilitation strategies and multidisciplinary care plans.
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for a wide range of conditions using evidence-based physiotherapy approaches.
Participate in the development and implementation of clinical protocols, assessment tools, and treatment guidelines.
Assist in the review, formulation, and amendment of departmental policies to ensure quality and compliance with legislative mandates.
Take supervisory responsibility for all rehabilitation staff in the department, including Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Speech Therapists at [insert hospital name, e.g., NDH].
Offer clinical mentorship, support, and guidance to junior staff and community service practitioners.
Provide clinical training and supervision to physiotherapy students from affiliated tertiary education institutions.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring, and evaluation of services within the Rehabilitation Department.
Participate in quality improvement, audit, and continuing professional development (CPD) initiatives.
Maintain accurate records, compile statistics and reports as required.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Incomplete applications or those received after the closing date will not be considered.