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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MENTAL HEALTH)

Department of Health and Wellness

Salary band

R 413 121

Closing date

7 August 2026

Reference

PSC 26/211

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About this role

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Southern Western Sub-Structure Office

Salary

Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the 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 is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 21-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the

Duties

Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients. Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the community. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational Therapy field. Administrative duties. Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work. Co-ordination of services in the district. Contribution to the awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.

Enquiries

Mr B Van Der Schyff Tel No: (021) 799-1103

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.

Closing Date

2026-08-07T17:00:00+02:00

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Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist
·Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the 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 is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
·Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist
·Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
·Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist
·Minimum of 21-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa
·Inherent requirement of the

Key Duties

·Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients
·Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the community
·Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational Therapy field
·Administrative duties
·Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work
·Co-ordination of services in the district
·Contribution to the awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness

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✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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How do I apply for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MENTAL HEALTH) position at Department of Health and Wellness?+

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What is the salary for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MENTAL HEALTH) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 413 121. 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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