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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 413 121

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSC 30/253

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Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Khayelitsha District Hospital

Salary

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

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist 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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work after hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the interdisciplinary team. 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. Computer literacy in MS Office. Appropriate experience within Mental Health environment.

Duties

Assist with the management of the Occupational Therapy service at Khayelitsha District Hospital (KDH). Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation. Ensure a high quality of service through continuous monitoring and evaluation. Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self-managing. Effective management of human resources and supervisory functions. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.

Enquiries

Ms N Sonday Tel No: (021) 360-4299

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may al

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Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
·Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
·1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist 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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
·A minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist
·A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa
·Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work after hours
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients

Key Duties

·Assist with the management of the Occupational Therapy service at Khayelitsha District Hospital (KDH)
·Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation
·Ensure a high quality of service through continuous monitoring and evaluation
·Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self-managing
·Effective management of human resources and supervisory functions
·Participation in training and development including guidance of students

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓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
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit40@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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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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