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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SURGERY) (5/8TH)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 258 201

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSC 30/260

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Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

Salary

Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum Grade 3: R353 013 per annum

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as 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, in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience, after registration with 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 HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist, in respect of RSA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience as an Occupational Therapist after registration with HPCSA, 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 as an Occupational Therapist after registration with the HPCSA, in respect of RSA qualified employees. 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent clinical skills in the areas of physical rehabilitation – Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations, Internal Medicine, Burns and Pressure Therapy. Wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision. Splinting skills. Lymphoedema certification. Computer literacy. Sound knowledge of relevant provincial and national legislation. Good interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities. Able to work well within a team and cope with the demands of a high pressure, fast paced working environment.

Duties

The successful candidate will be required to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the above-mentioned clinical areas that may include (but is not limited to) the following: Conducting comprehensive assessments and occupation-based treatment primarily in the areas of Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations, Internal Medicine, Burns, Pressure therapy and Lymphoedema but to cover in other areas as requested, as per operational requirements. Performing basic to intermediate level wheelchair assessments and seating for wheelchair users. Fabrication and prescription of various upper and lower limb splints. Prescribing assistive technology for relevant medical conditions. Executing appropriate discharge plans in accordance with departmental procedures. -Independent case management through attendance of ward- rounds and multi-disciplinary

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Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as 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, in respect of RSA qualified employees
·1-year relevant experience, after registration with 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 HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist, in respect of RSA qualified employees
·A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience as an Occupational Therapist after registration with HPCSA, 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 as an Occupational Therapist after registration with the HPCSA, in respect of RSA qualified employees
·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
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent clinical skills in the areas of physical rehabilitation – Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations, Internal Medicine, Burns and Pressure Therapy
·Wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision

Key Duties

·The successful candidate will be required to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the above-mentioned clinical areas that may include (but is not limited to) the following: Conducting comprehensive assessments and occupation-based treatment primarily in the areas of Orthopedics
·Amputations
·Internal Medicine
·Pressure therapy and Lymphoedema but to cover in other areas as requested
·as per operational requirements
·Performing basic to intermediate level wheelchair assessments and seating for wheelchair users
·Fabrication and prescription of various upper and lower limb splints
·Prescribing assistive technology for relevant medical conditions
·Executing appropriate discharge plans in accordance with departmental procedures
·-Independent case management through attendance of ward- rounds and multi-disciplinary meetings (where applicable)

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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
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What is the salary for the OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SURGERY) (5/8TH) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 258 201. 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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