Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant in Gqeberha, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
About This Position
The Physiotherapy Assistant position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Eastern Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Gqeberha and across the health jobs space.
Practically speaking, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Physiotherapy Assistant taking on this position.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Gqeberha teams, and the new Physiotherapy Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the health jobs group in Gqeberha.
Based in Gqeberha
Practically speaking, the role is based in Gqeberha, near the Port of Ngqura logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Gqeberha and the broader Eastern Cape region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Gqeberha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Gqeberha.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Gqeberha group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
In addition, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Gqeberha will be explained during the hiring process.
What We Offer
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Gqeberha contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the health jobs space in Eastern Cape.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
In addition, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Career Growth
On top of that, career progression for this health jobs role in Gqeberha depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Gqeberha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Gqeberha team member.
Core Functions
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
What You’ll Need
- Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
- Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.