Physiotherapy Assistant

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Physiotherapy Assistant based in East London, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the health jobs function.

About the Opportunity

The Physiotherapy Assistant vacancy forms part of how the East London branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the health jobs side of the business moving forward.

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.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in East London also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The health jobs space in East London offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Eastern Cape.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in East London 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.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The East London colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in East London keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the East London teams.

Your Role

• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Monitor vital signs and escalate clinical concerns to the attending clinician
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning

What You’ll Need

• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness
• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.