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So, we are well into the New Year and gearing up for the Easter Holidays already!
Do check our locum listings on our website www.optivet.co.za and contact us if you are available.
There is still a lot of interest amongst Optometrists & Dispensing Opticians regarding international work and I recommend that you work through Bev Meekel Consulting to avoid disappointment, confusion and possible distress when considering working overseas. I have been personally specializing in international opportunities for South African Optometrists for 12 years now. I have met with most of my clients around the world and can assure you of the best guidance, advice and service when taking the step to leave South Africa, be it for a year's contract, permanent employment which would involve emigration, or purchasing a business overseas. Assistance and advice is also offered regarding qualifying exams for various countries. Current opportunities exist in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Trinidad & Tobago in the Caribbean, Mauritius, Namibia & other neighbouring countries. Please email bev@optivet.co.za or telephone Bev on 011 468 3134 to discuss. |
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Top Jobs (South Africa)
Below is a selection of a few of our current vacancies: |
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Sales Representatives - Excellent opportunities for frame sales representatives with good track-record in sales in the optical industry. Johannesburg and Cape Town based reps urgently required to take over sales of strong, well-known and sought after brands with well established markets in SA. Security and good future prospects being offered together with very good packages. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
Instrument Sales Representative - Gauteng based, required for well-established multi-national Optical Company. Must have experience in sales of Optical Equipment and good track record in the industry. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
DISPENSING OPTICIAN with optical laboratory experience required to Supervise a well established laboratory in the Eastern Cape. Very good motivational / communication and interpersonal skills essential. Must have HR knowledge and be able to lead. Good package and future being offered. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
Optometrist – Mpumalanga town +-2 hours N/E of Pretoria - Experienced optometrist required for a well established, busy practice serving a large farming community. Must be fluent in Afrikaans. Excellent working hours exclude Sundays and include 3 Saturday mornings per month. Time off during the week. Very good salary being offered. Must have very good communication skills and be energetic, self motivated, confident & professional. Contact
saadia@optivet.co.za
NAMIBIA - Excellent opportunities exist for Optometrists who are fluent in English and Afrikaans for well established practices. Excellent salary packages and benefits are offered, together with opportunities to work in busy, pleasant practices on minimum one year contracts which are usually renewable. Work permits will be arranged for successful applicants. Very Good salary package and favourable working hours. Recently qualified optometrists are invited to apply. Contact saadia@optivet.co.za
OPTOMETRISTS required urgently in the following areas:
Western & Northern & Eastern Cape plus Garden Route, KwaZulu – inland, north and South Coast. Gauteng, Limpopo, Free State, Mpumalanga, North West.
View our website for detail www.optivet.co.za
Optometrist - Vaal area - Optometrist urgently required for a position based in a prominent Vaal town. Must be fluent in Afrikaans and English. Experience not essential – Would suit a newly qualified optometrist. Excellent salary package being offered. Contact saadia@optivet.co.za
LOGISTICS Manager required by multi-national Optical Company based in Johannesburg. Experience in Warehousing / Despatch at a senior supervisory or management level as well as Purchasing Management Diploma or B Com Degree is essential. Good HR skills and references are necessary. A very good salary package including benefits is being offered. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
Junior Optometrist required for practice in Kwa-Zulu Natal inland. Good opportunity for a young optometrist to gain excellent experience in practice with senior optometrist supervision. Work Mon – Fri & Saturday mornings only.
PRACTICE ASSISTANTS / FRONT LINERS - Urgently required for practices in the following areas:
Bryanston, Rosebank, Sandton, Fourways, Parktown, Northgate, Benoni, Johannesburg Eastern & Western Suburbs, Midrand, Pretoria East & Centurion.
Applicants must have experience in retail optometry and excellent track record with very good work references. Telephone Bev on 011 468 3134 to discuss.
Bryanston - Relief Practice Assistant required from 12 – 21 April. Must have flawless references and be proficient on Optimax.
Optometrists - Johannesburg South, Vaal area & West - private practices. Excellent opportunity to increase your salary package and work in a stimulating environment. Fluency in Afrikaans and English essential for these practices. Contact saadia@optivet.co.za
Dispensing Optician – Cape Town CBD + Northern Suburbs - Position in busy franchise practice with eclectic clientele for Dispensing Optician with at least one years experience. Must pay attention to detail and have excellent interpersonal skills. Pleasant working environment. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
Instrument Technician (Gauteng) - Urgently required for instrument importer and supplier of product to Optometrists & Ophthalmologists country-wide. Must have experience in repairing and installation of practice and / or laboratory equipment. Good work ethic and track record in the industry will be an advantage. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
Pietermaritzburg - Optometrist with over 5 years experience required for a well established practice. The position will suit a confident individual with good business acumen and management expertise. An excellent salary package with partnership opportunities is being offered. Comfortable working hours. Contact saadia@optivet.co.za
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PRACTICES FOR SALE: If you are looking to buy a practice, contact Bev to discuss the practices currently available throughout South Africa. Some great deals and excellent bargains available!
Do you have a practice you would like to sell?
I have buyers looking for practices in many areas, especially the Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and Pretoria. Contact Bev for information and assistance. Contact bev@optivet.co.za Tel. 011 468 3134
TOP PRACTICES FOR SALE: Contact Bev to discuss.
Eastern Cape & Garden Route - Excellent opportunity to purchase up to 3 practices in 3 different towns. All successful and well established with good client base and very good turnovers. Low overheads = very good profit. Low cost of living makes this an ideal purchase for an entrepreneurial optometrist. Practices can be purchased individually. Offers.
Johannesburg CBD. Well priced practice with good turnover and relatively low overheads in central Johannesburg. On the market for +- R300k Owner retiring to look after growing family.
Pretoria Central Eastern suburb – Urgent sale at excellent value – R300 000.00
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INTERNATIONAL VACANCIES – OPTOMETRISTS
Current vacancies in Australia, New Zealand, The Netherlands, Mauritius, Trinidad & Tobago. Great opportunities to develop your career, emigrate or work on contract for 1 to 2 years. Contact Bev for information on 011 468 3134.
Australia
Watch this space!!! – Exciting news to be circulated soon regarding positions available & assistance in SA with exams. If you plan on going to Australia or need information, please speak to Bev on 011 468 3134.
Trinidad & Tobago – Dispensing Opticians
Great opportunity for Dispensing Opticians with at least 2 years experience in practice. Must have very good technical knowledge with excellent interpersonal skills and flawless English. Experience and good track record in sales also essential. Work on a 1 year contract (renewable) and earn a good salary. Accomodation and car provided; air tickets and work permits arranged. Assistance provided with Visa's. Contact Bev on 011 468 3134
Mauritius
Excellent time to sign up for a year contract in Mauritius. Our clients offer good salary packages including a car and accommodation. Work permits organised and all arrangements made. Contact Bev on 011 468 3134. |
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Top Candidates
Below are descriptions of a few of the excellent candidates we currently have seeking positions: |
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Practice Assistant – Bloemfontein
With over 8 years experience in Optical practice, this efficient and articulate front line assistant is looking for a stimulating position where she can 'make a difference'. She is excellent with practice administration too. Contact bev@optivet.co.za
Optometrist – Port Elizabeth
Highly recommended female optometrist with good experience seeks position in Port Elizabeth. Fully bilingual English/Afrikaans. Relocating with husband. Contact saadia@optivet.co.za
Optometrist – Johannesburg North
Male optometrist with engaging personality, confidence and a professional attitude is seeking a partnership opportunity in the Johannesburg region. He comes with 4 years solid experience and a strong work ethic.
LOCUM OPTOMETRISTS
Please see our website listings - we have a number of Locum positions available.
We have daily applications from Optometrists, Practice assistants, Dispensing Opticians, Sales representatives, Management and support staff for the supply industry. All candidates are interviewed, screened & references are checked thoroughly. Contact us now to discuss you vacancies/staff requirements. |
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| Locum optometrists available throughout Southern Africa. Contact Saadia with your locum requirements or to register with Bev Meekel Consulting / Optivet as an available locum. |
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| View our website www.optivet.co.za for up-to-date vacancies, locally and internationally plus details of practices for sale. Telephone: 011 468 3134 (07h30 – 17h30). |
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