Optometrist: Grade 1-2 (X1 Post)
Limpopo Department of Health
- Location
- Jane Furse Hospital, Limpopo
- Salary
- R413 121 – R482 499 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 06 Nov 2026
Posted 9 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Experience
- No experience / entry level
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: HPCSA registration as Optometrist
- Matric plus a qualification that allows HPCSA registration as Optometrist
- Grade 1 needs no experience after registration
- Valid driver's licence
- Based at Jane Furse Hospital
- Rural allowance of 12% of basic salary
How to apply
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How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/524. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Qualifications and Experience: A National Senior Certificate /Grade 12/Matric plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Optometrist. Current registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa as Optometrist. Experience for Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as Optometrist. Experience for Grade 2: Minimum ten [10] years after registration with HPCSA as Optometrist. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint; Literacy in virtual meeting platforms. A valid driver's license except for people with disabilities Knowledge and Skills: Expert knowledge in the functional field of Optometry. A thorough understanding of relevant legislation and policies related to the clinical support and rehabilitation professions. An understanding of public service financial procedures. Report writing skills. Good communication, interpersonal relations and planning skills. A questioning attitude. An independent thinker and worker. Ability to work under pressure.
Duties:
Recommend and monitor budget level. Upgrading and maintenance of equipment. Give expert advice of a specialist nature in the interpretation before action can be taken which includes the collection and analysis of patient data. Solve complex professional and management problems and policy issues whereby a variety of information is analysed by evaluating a wide range of alternatives to the best suitable solutions /outcomes. Make recommendations with regard to policies/strategies for Optometry. Liaise with stakeholders on Optometry services, including NGOs and universities. Support and coordinate optometry services and professional development. Ensure the provision of optical and non-optical services to the institution.
Enquiries: General enquiries about the advertised posts should be directed to Ms Hlokoa RE Tel No: (015) 293 6406, Ms Mompei MM Tel No: (015) 293 6126 / Ms Sebake RL Tel No: (015) 293 6426, Ms Sebola MF Tel No: (015) 293 6002 and Ms Mothiba JT Tel No: (015) 293 6329 during office hours.