Physiotherapy Assistant

Whether you are an experienced Physiotherapy Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Grahamstown. The team hires on merit and across communities in Eastern Cape.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Grahamstown operation, and this Physiotherapy Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the health jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Grahamstown team.

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 Eastern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

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 Grahamstown much easier.

A Typical Day

You start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Grahamstown.

Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Eastern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Practically speaking, the Grahamstown office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, 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.

Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.

Crucially, 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.

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

Your Team

Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Grahamstown 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.

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 Grahamstown will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Based in Grahamstown

Beyond that, the role is based in Grahamstown, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Grahamstown and the broader Eastern Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Grahamstown 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.

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 Grahamstown.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape.

Daily Duties

• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and self-care
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with SANC and POPIA
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Participate in multi-disciplinary ward rounds and care planning

Essential Criteria

• BLS, ACLS or PALS certification where applicable to the role
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Up-to-date immunisations as required by occupational health policy
• Strong infection prevention and control awareness

Importantly, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.