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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.

Minimum educational qualification:
Occupational Therapy Technician Grade 1 to 2
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS476/2025
Stikland Hospital,

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Contribute to Occupational Therapy Assessments through conducting screening evaluations. Contribute to Occupational Therapy intervention through planning, implementing and evaluating specified activities according to prescribed programme. Assist Occupational Therapist with Occupational Therapy Intervention in specified Occupational Therapy Area. Perform all administrative tasks related to Clinical Service Delivery. Perform general administrative duties not related to Clinical Service Delivery.

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.

Enquiries:
Ms Yolanda Louw, tel. no. (021) 940 4590

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Short listed candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment. 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). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar other vacant similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapy Technician.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Sound communication and writing skills. Ability to function as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good interpersonal skills. Computer literacy. Appropriate experience in providing intervention for clients with mental health challenges.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid driver’s licence.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 269 106 - R 305 655 per annum, Grade 2: R 313 800 - R 380 802 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Starting Date:
8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

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