PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Temporary full-time Biokineticist, to deliver specialised biokinetics services in wellness, orthopaedics and clinical practice, while contributing to teaching and learning and ensuring the effective delivery of services in accordance with the University's established service commitments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery

• Services as Biokineticist in the CHHP that form part of 3rd income.

Teaching and Learning

• Biokinetics protocol training to 3rd and 4th year student rotations.

Administration

• Data capturing, reports, programs, feedback, etc.

• An honours / 4 – year degree in Biokinetics (NQF level 8) – must have finished an internship.
• A current BLS certificate.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Biokinetics Independent Practitioner.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ service delivery experience as a Biokineticist.

ADDED ADAVANTAGES:

• Membership with the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA).
• A minimum of two (2) years’ teaching, learning and training experience – working and training students.

KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Service provider in Biokinetics being able to work independently in a multi-disciplinary field.
• Teaching and learning or rotation of Biokinetics students.
• Practical experience with specialized equipment: Watt Bike, Cybex, Grucox, ECG beneficial.
• Evaluation of clients, feedback reports and recommendations on program prescriptions.
• Exposure to a wide variety of patients: Cardiac, Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity, HIV, Orthopaedic Rehabilitation, Wellness, Special Population Groups, Stroke.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), emails, the internet and electronic diaries and calendars.
• Experience in online data basis, monitoring systems, financial systems (EZMed) and communication platforms (Zoom/Outlook) is beneficial.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Empowering students, athletes, players, and patients
• Leadership behaviours and work under pressure
• Attention to communication and ethics
• Show initiative
• Positive and motivating.

REMUNERATION

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Prof. Yolandi Willemse on 018 299 1811

ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451

CLOSING DATE: 18 October 2026

PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible

Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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