Amber Rose Manchest

To secure a challenging position in a reputable organisation to expand my learnings, knowledge and skills. Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilise my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the organisation.

Junior Biokineticist at Ugan Josias Biokineticist (2025-07 – Present)

Providing final-phase rehabilitation and restoring quality of life for patients with various conditions and chronic diseases.

• Providing final-phase rehabilitation and restoring quality of life for: Pre & post-surgery strengthening & conditioning. Sport specific training.
• Rehabilitation of chronic conditions, correction of postural alignment, joint or muscle discomfort/pain and muscle imbalances.
• Management of Chronic diseases such as: Cardiac conditions & Stroke, Parkinson's disease. High Blood pressure & Metabolic syndrome. High Cholesterol & Diabetes. Stress-related disorders.
• Health and wellness promotion: Vitality fitness assessment and health checks, functional fitness assessments and Medscheme Weight Management programs.
• Practice management, up keeping of patient filing, recording of exercise prescription, invoicing, and medical aid billing.

Intern Biokineticist at Marinda Bruwer Biokineticist (2024-06 – 2025-05)

One year internship period to fulfil the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) guidelines and to register as a Biokineticist.

• This is a one year internship period to fulfil the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) guidelines and to register as a Biokineticist once year is completed.
• Fulfilling duties required within the Multidisciplinary Health Sector by doing physical assessments, physical rehabilitation and preventative education.
• Key responsibilities include rehabilitation of individuals, providing reports, physical assessments, health and wellness promotion, managing practice under supervision.

Military Skills Development System Recruit at South African Navy (2022-01 – 2024-05)

Two year programme encompassing training to equip recruits with knowledge, skills and experience in chosen occupation within one of the arms of service.

• The Military Skills Development System is a two programme that encompasses training to equip new recruits with the knowledge, skills and experience.
• It includes full training and support in the chosen occupation in the one of the arms of service.
• During second year, I qualified as a Part 1 Diver whereas this provides assistance in rescue operations, identifying bomb threats, underwater salvaging and maintaining of general fitness.

Beach Lifeguard at City of Cape Town (2016 – 2020)

Seasonal lifeguard position with responsibilities for public safety at beaches.

• Key responsibilities is to actively patrol beaches, ensure public safety from any potential hazards.
• Render First Aid when necessary
• Promote drowning prevention to the public.
• Most important aspects of the job is knowing Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, Anatomy and Physiology, site of emergency care and knowing when and how to apply it.

Bachelor of Honours in Biokinetics – University of Witwatersrand (2021)

Bachelor of in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Science – University of the Western Cape (2018 – 2020)