Education Therapist - Physiotherapist

About the role

The Department of Education (Eastern Cape) is hiring an Education Therapist - Physiotherapist, based in BCM (Parklands Special School). This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 – R472,359 a year. How to apply: Applicants must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e-Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00- 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00-16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address. Hand-delivered, e-Mailed, Faxed, Posted applications will not be accepted. Reference number to quote: DOE24/08/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026. Applications received after closing date will not be considered. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assessment & Identification: Assess learners' physical functioning and mobility to identify barriers to learning within the Physiotherapy scope of practice, Conduct screenings and administer formal/informal physical assessments and Analyse data to determine the necessity of therapeutic intervention or referral.
• Therapeutic Intervention: Provide direct and indirect Physiotherapy services to learners in both Public Special Schools and Public Ordinary Schools, Develop and implement individualized and group physical therapy plans, and Focus on a preventative and developmental approach to support learner wellness.
• Assistive Devices and Resource Management:
• Prescribe, fit, and maintain assistive mobility devices (e.g., walkers, orthotics)
• Manage therapy equipment and support materials efficiently
• Engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions to guide learner placement in special schools, Develop training programs for the School Based Support Team (SBST), and Conduct outreach services to Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools.
• Maintain meticulous records of all therapeutic interventions and learner progress, Ensure all practices strictly comply with the HPCSA Code of Ethics, and Provide regular reports and feedback to internal and external stakeholders (DBST, parents, and educators).

Requirements

• A recognized Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution.
• Current, valid registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Physiotherapist is mandatory.
• At least 1 year of relevant clinical experience (post-community service).
• Legislative.
• Knowledge: Inclusive Education policies (White Paper 6), SIAS Policy (Screening, Identification, Assessment, and Support, Integrated School Health Policy and the functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs.
• Core Skills: Paediatric therapeutic assessment and rehabilitation techniques, Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork, Report writing, data analysis, and trend identification, Advanced communication, facilitation, and computer literacy and Strong organizational planning and presentation skills.