Assistant Director: Occupational Therapy

Okubalulekile

Lead provincial occupational therapy services at the Free State Department of Health corporate office, planning and coordinating OT programmes in line with national health strategies.

Izidingo

• Matric plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy.
• A minimum of 3 years' appropriate experience after registration with HPCSA in Occupational Therapy of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in management or supervisory management.
• Currently registered with HPCSA (2026/2027).
• A valid vehicle drivers licence.
• Knowledge and Skills: Strong understanding of health policies and regulations.
• Excellent strategic planning, project and financial management.
• Outstanding communication, analytical and computer literacy.

Umsebenzi

• Provide overall leadership for provincial occupational therapy services.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor OT programs in line with national and Free State Health strategies (e.g.
• National Health Plan, National Rehabilitation Policy, and Primary Health Care Re-engineering).
• Develop, implement and review occupational therapy policies, guidelines and standards.
• Ensure provincial OT practices meet legislative and professional requirements (including HPCSA and DoH norms).
• Assist in managing resources for OT services including - preparing and monitoring budgets, procuring specialised equipment/supplies, and ensuring maintenance of therapeutic assets.
• Oversee recruitment, supervision and performance management of OT staff.
• Coordinate training, student placements and continuing professional development (CPD)initiatives to build staff capacity.
• Liaise with hospitals, district health offices, academic institutions (OT training programs), professional bodies (e.g.
• SACOT/OTASA) and other stakeholders to promote integrated OT services.
• Represent the department in relevant forums, working groups and interdepartmental initiatives.
• Monitor key performance indicators for OT services and compile regular reports (e.g. the annual OT program report) for senior management.
• Ensure service delivery meets quality standards and Batho Pele customer service principles.

Indlela yokukhumbula

To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

Imibuzo: Dr XTN Mthethwa Tel No: (051) 408 1540/1

Amanothi

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but submit detailed Curriculum Vitae. Therefore, only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Successful completion of the Senior Management Pre-Entry Programme (Nyukela) is required for being considered for this SMS post prior to appointment. Enrolment for the course should be made on the NSG’s website at https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/sms-pre-entry-programme. Applicants will be expected to be available for selection interviews and assessments at a time, date and place as determined by the Department. 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. The successful candidate must disclose to the Head of Department particulars of all registrable financial interests, sign a performance agreement and employment contract with the Head of Department within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The recommended candidate(s) for OSD production posts MUST submit endorsed service certificates from the previous employer and endorsed PERSAL service records where applicable within 2 days of accepting the offer. The Department does not accept applications via fax or email. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employment offer to successful candidate will be subject to verified educational qualifications, previous experience, citizenship check, reference checks and security vetting. Please note: Correspondence will only be entered into with short-listed candidates. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of 12 months. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the above post. The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s) with a candidate whose transfer / promotion / appointment will promote representativity in line with the numerical targets as contained in our Employment Equity Plan. OTHER POSTS