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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
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: CWD53/2025
  Witzenberg Sub-district
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Comply with ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable. • Knowledge of prescription and issuing of assistive devices including mobility assistive device. • Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. • Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and in line with the BOD within that area. • Basic to intermediate wheelchair seating assessments, prescription, fitting and issuing of wheelchairs and other relevant assistive devices/technology as well as Splinting skills.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
• Provide clinical occupational therapy service delivery to patients at a primary healthcare level, including transitional care facilities/ intermediate care facilities, and relevant NGO’s applicable to the designated work areas. • Conduct basic to intermediate wheelchair seating assessments, prescription, fitting and issuing of wheelchairs to wheelchair users as well as fabrication and prescription of various upper and lower limb splints. • Prescribing assistive technology for relevant medical conditions. • Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. • Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including facilitating the repair and maintenance of assistive devices. • Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague within the ecosystem.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
•Valid Code (B/EB) driver’s license.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an occupational therapist.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA-qualified employees who performed community service, as required in South Africa • 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees.
 
Enquiries:
Mr L Wawini tel. no (023) 316-9600
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. A practical test will form part of the selection process. 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 similar vacant posts within the Witzenberg Sub District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
 
 
 
 
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 (plus, a non-pensionable rural allowance of 12% of the basic annual salary) Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
3/14/2025 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: 3/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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