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ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSIOTHERAPIST

PROVINICIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

Salary band

R 735 930

Closing date

24 July 2026

Reference

ECHEALTH/ASD-

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About this role

Department

PROVINICIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE

Location

Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital

Salary

R664 410 – R735 930 per annum, (OSD)

Requirements

Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist. Registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist (Independent Practice. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Physiotherapist after registration with the

Duties

To manage, coordinate and administer the operations of the Occupational Therapy services in the Livingstone Tertiary Hospital. Ensure the effective, efficient and cost-effective management of allocated Resources of the Department. To participate & work closely with the interdisciplinary team members. Provision of strategic leadership in striving towards an optimization of occupational therapy services. Facilitate training & development of staff and students. Provide supervision and performance evaluation. Manage Quality Assurance and Clinical governance within the occupational therapy section. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Management and administration duties of the section.

Enquiries

Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532

Closing Date

24 July 2026

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Requirements

·Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist
·Registration with the HPCSA as Physiotherapist (Independent Practice
·Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as Physiotherapist after registration with the

Key Duties

·To manage, coordinate and administer the operations of the Occupational Therapy services in the Livingstone Tertiary Hospital
·Ensure the effective, efficient and cost-effective management of allocated Resources of the Department
·To participate & work closely with the interdisciplinary team members
·Provision of strategic leadership in striving towards an optimization of occupational therapy services
·Facilitate training & development of staff and students
·Provide supervision and performance evaluation
·Manage Quality Assurance and Clinical governance within the occupational therapy section
·Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
·Management and administration duties of the section

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Submit your complete application package to noluthando.mthitshana@echealth.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSIOTHERAPIST position at PROVINICIAL ADMINISTRATION: EASTERN CAPE?+

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What is the salary for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PHYSIOTHERAPIST position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 735 930. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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