Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Physiotherapy Assistant in Jeffreys Bay, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
What This Role Involves
In addition, this Physiotherapy Assistant role sits within the health jobs function in Jeffreys Bay. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Eastern Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in Eastern Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Jeffreys Bay.
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 Jeffreys Bay teams, and the new Physiotherapy Assistant will feel that from the first week.
Our Commitment to Transformation
The organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Eastern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Jeffreys Bay.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Eastern Cape.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Career Growth
Notably, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the health jobs team in Jeffreys Bay have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Jeffreys Bay team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Jeffreys Bay 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.
The Environment
Importantly, the environment is clinical, regulated and patient-centred. Shift work, infection control protocols and clear scope-of-practice boundaries are part of every working day.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Jeffreys Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Jeffreys Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Eastern Cape operations get busy.
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.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Jeffreys Bay will be explained during the hiring process.
About Jeffreys Bay
Working in Jeffreys Bay means a place close to the East London Industrial Park, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Eastern Cape region, and the Jeffreys Bay office benefits from those long-standing connections.
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 Jeffreys Bay.
Many candidates already living within reach of Jeffreys Bay 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 Jeffreys Bay, Eastern Cape.
Your Role
- Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
- Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
- Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
- Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
- Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
- Manage stock levels of consumables and report shortages timeously
- Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
Minimum Requirements
- Strong infection prevention and control awareness
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
- Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
- Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.