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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS66/2025
  Western Cape Rehabilition Centre, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients with neurological deficits. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge and optimal utilization of community resources. Knowledge and correct application of internal and external procedures and prescripts, DOHW ethical codes and HPCSA standards of professional practice. Ability to guide and supervise students. Appropriate experience working with persons with disabilities as an Occupational Therapist in a healthcare setting. Computer literacy in MS Office.
 
Experience:
Grade1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
 
Enquiries:
Ms C van Genderen, tel. no. (021) 370-2441
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation. Provision of specialised seating and/or mobility assistive devices and/or assistive devices. Clinical management of clients including facilitation of re-integration into the community. Support of Supervisory structures / persons including resource management and adherence to HR pre-scripts. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 376 524 - R 430 512 per annum, Grade 2: R 439 755 - R 501 630 per annum, Grade 3: R 514 785 - R 623 229 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
2/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 2/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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