Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (MENTAL Health)

Overview

Occupational Therapist needed for community mental health services across Grades 1 to 3 at the Southern Western Sub-Structure Office in the Western Cape.

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 job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
• Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Report writing skills.
• Analytic thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in community Occupational Therapy services.
• Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader.
• Experience in setting up treatment programs within a PHC setting.
• Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices.
• Knowledge of public service acts and regulations.

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.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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)”. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. OTHER POSTS