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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Chief Occupational Therapist Grade 1
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS67/2022
  Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Experience:
A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience in Occupational Therapy after registration with the HPCSA.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Comprehensive and Operational Management of Occupational therapy services and an Interdisciplinary Team within a rehabilitation environment. Financial and Asset management within resources and according to the prescripts of Western Cape DoH. Comprehensive People Management and development of staff in relevant and delegated section. Information Management to promote service delivery policy development and implementation at WCRC. Liaison with internal (DOH) stakeholders to improve continuity of care. Liaison with external stakeholders in respect with training, research and innovation in the field.
 
Enquiries:
Ms Janine Y White, tel. no. (021) 370 2317.
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South African Council (HPCSA) as an occupational therapist.
 
Note:
Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency test. Only officials employed by the Provincial Government Western Cape will be considered for this post.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, negotiation- and conflict-resolution skills. Competency in Public Sector People Management, including Supervisory and Managerial skills in Health related setting, Recruitment & Selection, Performance Management, and Labour relations. Competency in information management (data management, analysis, interpretation, target setting, monitoring and evaluation) with the appropriate computer literacy skills. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in at least two of the three official languages of the Western Cape. Appropriate experience in a Rehabilitation Health environment.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 473 112 - R 525 087 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/1/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 4/22/2022 12:00:00 AM
 
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