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Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (16 hours per week) (Contract until 30 June 2027)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Reference No: MHS309/2026
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Northern/Tygerberg Sub-Structure Office, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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| An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. |
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| 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 a change in registration status)”. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/oral assessment. |
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| Deliver, coordinate & manage integrated OT Services for a designated area People management of Rehab Care Workers, students, volunteers. Liaise and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Screen, assess and intervene as required & appropriate Link to appropriate levels of care. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as either an Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA employees. One-year relevant experience after registration as an Occupational Therapist with a recognised foreign HPCSA 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 Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as 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 Occupational Therapist in respect with RSA qualified employees. A Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as Occupational Therapist of foreign qualified employees whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in SA. |
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| Ms. N Kassen Tel: 021 815 8798 |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. |
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| Relevant skills in assessing, developing and implementing OT interventions. Sound knowledge of relevant national, provincial legislation and Health Care 2030. Experience in student training/supervision. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook. |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to do outreach and assist at other PHC facilities in the Sub-Structure. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 273 per hour, Grade 2: R 318 per hour, Grade 3: R 373 per hour Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.
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Starting Date:
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5/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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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.
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Closing date: 5/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
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