Physiotherapy Assistant

Applications are warmly invited for a Physiotherapy Assistant role based in Sabie. We welcome candidates from every background across Mpumalanga who are ready to grow with us.

About This Position

This Physiotherapy Assistant role sits within the health jobs function in Sabie. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Mpumalanga.

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

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Physiotherapy Assistant to step into the health jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Physiotherapy Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Where You’ll Work

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.

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

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

On top of that, 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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

On top of that, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

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

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

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.

Working in Sabie

Notably, the role is based in Sabie, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sabie and the broader Mpumalanga region.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Sabie, Mpumalanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of Sabie cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.

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 Sabie.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the health jobs side of the business inside out. The Sabie 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.

On top of that, the team mix in Sabie reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming clinical environment
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning
• Assist with admissions, discharges and patient transfers

Essential Criteria

• Working knowledge of POPIA as it applies to patient information
• Proven clinical experience appropriate to the level advertised
• Computer literacy and experience with electronic health records
• Clear criminal record verified through approved screening
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.