Physiotherapy Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Physiotherapy Assistant in Richards Bay. Suitably qualified candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal are invited to apply.

The Role

This Physiotherapy Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Richards Bay. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the health jobs pipeline across KwaZulu-Natal.

The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Richards Bay operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

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 Richards Bay.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the health jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Richards Bay much easier.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Richards Bay.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Richards Bay.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.

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.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Richards Bay office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when KwaZulu-Natal operations get busy.

Beyond that, the team mix in Richards Bay reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

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.

About Richards Bay

On top of that, the role is based in Richards Bay, along the lush KZN North Coast. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Richards Bay and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.

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 Richards Bay.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal.

Many candidates already living within reach of Richards 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 KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Your Workplace

Crucially, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Richards Bay site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Notably, 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.

Your Role

• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning

Candidate Profile

• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Current registration with SANC or relevant professional body
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning

Equally, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.