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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.
 
Chief Occupational Therapist Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RHS38/2021
  Worcester Regional Hospital, Rural Health Services
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in Occupational Therapy after registration with the HPCSA.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Lead, coordinate and supervise the delivery of Occupational therapy services and support institutional management. Provide occupational therapy services including assessments, interventions and counselling to individuals, groups and families. Supervise, support and evaluate subordinates and development of staff and students. Ensure efficient and effective management of resources. Administration, including collecting, compiling and presenting statistical data and monthly reports.
 
Enquiries:
Ms S Jaftha tel. no. (023) 348-6496
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African Council (HPCSA) as an occupational therapist and proof of payment of registration for 2021/22.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound knowledge and understanding of occupational therapy and health service-related acts, legislation and policies. Communication skills (both verbal and written) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Proven leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence. Ability and willingness to be available for emergencies/mass incidents.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 466 119 - R 517 326 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/25/2021 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: 7/16/2021 12:00:00 AM
 
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