Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8TH)

Overview

Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8th) at New Somerset Hospital, Western Cape, requiring HPCSA registration with tiered salary from R258 201 to R353 013 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 an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of 1- year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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.
• Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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 3: A minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures.
• Appropriate Mental Health experience.
• Understanding of evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment.
• Good communication, organizational and planning abilities.
• Computer literacy.

Duties

• Conducting assessment of patients; planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment.
• Performing school & home visits.
• Attending of ward rounds, team meetings & team assessments.
• Development of resources to support interventions.
• Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, sending referrals to various stakeholders and following up with these persons/organizations.
• Report writing, file entries and capturing of daily stats.
• Management of material and equipment and ordering of stock.
• Participate in academics and departmental training.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms K Smith, email: Kayla.Smith@westerncape.gov.za

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 also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments on condition that proof of application for registration 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 on health professionals 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS