POSITION MISSION

We are seeking an HPCSA-registered Optometrist to join our online eyewear platform. Your primary responsibility will be to verify customer prescriptions, ensure compliance with South African optical health regulations, and provide professional oversight for the dispensing of prescription glasses online.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Optometrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
• Bachelor of Optometry (B.Optom) or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Minimum 1–2 years of clinical optometry experience preferred
• Strong understanding of optical prescriptions, lens design, and measurement parameters
• Comfortable using digital tools, email, and cloud-based systems
• Excellent attention to detail and professional communication skills
• Able to work independently in a remote setting

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Previous experience with e-commerce or tele-optometry platforms
• Familiarity with practice management software and optical lab workflows
• Experience with international optical prescriptions

• Review and validate uploaded optical prescriptions submitted by customers (approx. 1 hour per day)
• Ensure all prescriptions comply with South African health regulations and professional standards
• Assist in recommending lens types based on prescription, age, and customer needs
• Flag incomplete, expired, or questionable prescriptions and communicate with customer support
• Provide clinical oversight for lens selection, measurements (e.g. PD), and optical corrections
• Ensure that all prescription orders meet the HPCSA guidelines for safe dispensing
• Collaborate with the customer service and product teams to resolve prescription-related queries
• Stay current with local optical regulations and best practices