Occupational Therapist Grade 1-3

Requirements

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapist. Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Grade 1: None. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ experience with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Sound interpersonal communication skills, ability to work in multi-disciplinary environment Ability to work under pressure. Have analytical and creative skills. Service delivery innovation in line with Bathe Pele Principles. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good Clinical Assessment and Diagonal skills. Render daily Assessment and Treatment to the Patients that comply with National Rehabilitation Policies. Implement Therapy Programmes for the different areas. Give support and guidance to other staff. Knowledge of legislation applicable to the practice of Occupational Therapy.

Key Responsibilities

Render Occupational Therapy Services. Implement National and Provincial Policies and Strategies. Assess, plan interventions and implement the treatment plan intervention. Exercise clinical responsibility to ensure optimal diagnostic imaging. Proper utilisation of allocated financial and physical resources. Supervise allocated students according to the agreement with the tertiary institution and contribute to related training activities. Promote and market Occupational Therapy Services in the institution.

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Notes

Applications must be posted on the new Z83 Form, a comprehensive CV, indicating three reference persons: Name and Contact Numbers, A relationship with reference. Applicants are only required to submit a Z83 form and a comprehensive CV. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents (copies of Qualification(s) inclusive of Matric certificate, Identity document, Proof of registration, proof of citizenship if not RSA citizen) on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Applicants must note that further Personnel Suitability checks will be conducted on short- listed candidates and that their appointment is subject to the outcome of these checks which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal record checks. Reference checks will be done on nominated candidate(s). If you have not been contacted by the Department of Health within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply for these posts. CLOSING DATE : 11 September 2026 120