Department of Health
Salary band
R 472 359
Closing date
31 August 2026
Reference
ECHEALTH/OT/APL/TOWR/01/08/2026
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Department
Department of Health
Location
Amathole District, Tower Psychiatric Hospital
Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 – R472 359 per annum, (OSD) Grade 2: R482 499 - R550 389 per annum, (OSD) Grade 3: R564 822 – R683 808 per annum, (OSD)
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.
Duties
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.
Enquiries
Mr M Mapuka Tel No: (046) 645 5008
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 (
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 472 359. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.
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