Occupational Therapy Technician Grade 1 to 2

Overview

Occupational Therapy Technician position at Metro TB Hospital Complex in the Western Cape, requiring HPCSA registration, with salaries ranging from R279,870 to R326,352 per annum.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
• Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa(HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy technician.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of PSR model, mental health, Substance use and TB.
• Computer literate.

Duties

• Contributes to Occupational Therapy Intervention through planning, implementing and evaluating specified activities and assists OT with OT Intervention and programmes in specified OT Area.
• Execute delegated admin tasks related to clinical service as well as departmental requirements Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast with the latest developments in the field.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms S Abrahams Tel No: (021) 508-8305

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 Post 35/278: Senior State Accountant: Financial Accounting (X2 Posts), Centre: Directorate: Financial Accounting, R413 001 per annum has been cancelled. MANAGEMENT ECHELON