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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.
 
Occupational Therapist: Grade 1 To 3 (Mental Health)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS52/2024
  Southern/Western Sub-structure Office
 
Minimum Educational Qualification:
An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
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.
 
Notes:
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 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Occupational Therapist posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
 
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:
Grade 1: None after registration with 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’ relevant 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.
 
Enquiries:
Ms. L Appolis, tel. no. (021) 2020 933
 
Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 376,524 -R 430,512 per annum, Grade 2: R 439,755 -R 501,630 per annum, Grade 3: R 514,785 -R 623,229 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/2/2024 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: 8/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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