Phytotherapist
OFO Code: 223107
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 223107
- Occupation
- Phytotherapist
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- PROFESSIONALS
- Unit group
- 2231 · Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals
Official description
Traditional and complementary medicine professionals prevent, diagnose and treat illness, disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments and maintain general health in humans by applying knowledge, skills and practices acquired through extensive study of the theories, beliefs and experiences, originating in specific cultures.
More official OFO detail
- Providing health, nutrition and lifestyle advice to individuals, families and communities; prescribing and preparing traditional medicines, such as herbal, plant, mineral and animal extracts, to stimulate the body's capacity for self-healing
- Evaluating and documenting patients' progress through treatment plans
- Conducting research into traditional and complementary medicines and treatments and disseminating findings such as through scientific papers and reports
- Exchanging information about patients with other health care workers as needed to ensure continuing and comprehensive health care
2. Demand status
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3. Salary evidence
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7. Industry, sector and provincial context
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
- Critical Skills List · Planned
- QCTO qualifications and occupational certificates · Planned
- Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey · Planned
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