Magabanyane Gift MAMETJA
Community Service Physiotherapist
Taung
Summary
Enthusiastic Physiotherapist dedicated to making a positive impact in community health and wellness. Delivered care to Sekhing village and 14 surrounding villages through community service, applying academic knowledge in practical settings while developing patient assessment and treatment planning skills. Contributed to sports health by providing physiotherapy services for rugby teams, demonstrating a compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
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4
Languages
1
1
years of professional experience
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2
Short Post-Graduate Certificates
3
3
Years of student physiotherapy experience with sports teams
Work History
Community Service Physiotherapist
North West Department of Health
01.2026 - Current
- Delivered manual therapy and trained patients in proper techniques for movement, body mechanics, and pain management strategies to enhance recovery.
- Deliver manual therapy, training of proper techniques for movements and body mechanics and pain management strategies.
- Educate patients on proper body mechanics, injury prevention techniques, and self-management strategies for long-term success.
- Improved accessibility of physiotherapy services for diverse populations through proactive outreach efforts, connecting underserved communities with essential care.
- Educated patients on body mechanics, injury prevention techniques, and self-management strategies to promote long-term health and wellness.
- Advocate for increased funding for community-based physiotherapy services, presenting compelling evidence on the positive impact of such programs on public health outcomes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with local organizations and healthcare providers, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care within the community setting.
- Championing quality improvement initiatives within the organization, implementing evidence-based practice guidelines to optimize service delivery standards.
- Optimize resource allocation through strategic scheduling of therapy sessions based on patient acuity levels and therapist availability.
Student Physiotherapist
Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Participated in various clinical settings at Stellenbosch University, applying physiotherapy techniques under supervision of qualified physiotherapists and lecturers.
- Conducted thorough initial assessments to accurately diagnose patient conditions and establish appropriate treatment plans.
- Improved patient mobility and function by designing and implementing personalized exercise programs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient care.
- Continually sought feedback from supervising physiotherapists, utilizing constructive criticism to refine techniques and improve overall skillset.
- Coordinated community outreach events to raise awareness of available physiotherapy services.
Part-time student Physiotherapist
Connect-NTK RFC, Cape Town
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Assisted players with sports-related injuries to maximize daily functioning during training and league games.
- I collaborated with the coaching staff to develop training and loading plans for players recovering from injuries.
- Promoted rugby-specific recovery strategies through targeted therapeutic interventions for players recovering from injuries.
Part-time student Physiotherapist
Goodwood RFC, Cape Town
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted players with sports-related injuries to enhance daily functioning during training and league games.
- I collaborated with the coaching staff to develop training and loading plans for players returning from injuries.
- Promoted rugby-specific recovery for players through targeted therapeutic interventions, addressing both injured and non-injured athletes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Stellenbosch University
Cape Town12-2025
Skills
Post-surgical rehabilitation
Neurological rehabilitation
Orthopedic rehabilitation
Functional Assessments
Outcome measurement
Community Health Initiatives
Patient Education
Injury prevention
Soft tissue mobilization
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Motivation Strategies
Clinical reasoning
Timeline
Community Service Physiotherapist
North West Department of Health
01.2026 - Current
Part-time student Physiotherapist
Connect-NTK RFC, Cape Town
01.2025 - 12.2025
Student Physiotherapist
Stellenbosch University, Cape Town
03.2024 - 10.2025
Part-time student Physiotherapist
Goodwood RFC, Cape Town
01.2023 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physiotherapy
Stellenbosch University
Accomplishments
- 2025 Stellenboch University BSc Physiotherapy Outstanding graduand.
- 2025 Stellenbosch University Student with Outstanding determination and professionalism through the BSc Physiotherapy program.
- Distinction in Applied Physiotherapy
Certification
SSISA - Introduction to Sports Nutrition - July 2026
Affiliations
- HPCSA (registered)
- SASP (South African Society of Physiotherapy)
Languages
Sepedi
English
Others - Zulu, Tshwana, Sotho, Xhosa, Afrikaans
Personal Information
- Age: 23
- Gender: Male
- Ethnicity: Bantu African
Footballer, playing video games
- Limpopo LFA U23 league (Bakgaditsi FC, 2017-2019)
- Stellenbosch LFA U23 league (Maties Football, 2022)
- SU campus res-league (Medics 2022-2025, 2023-2024 as captain)