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Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: WCD63/2026
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Sonstraal Transitional Care Hospital, Paarl
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| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 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). |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to rotate within the Sub-Structure and perform relief duties. |
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| Delivery of optimal outcomes-based interventions to patients in the WCTBC (Sonstraal and IDH) according to occupational therapy principles and protocols. Mobility and assistive device services rendered in the facility, to be involved in research projects at the institution. Facilitation of training for health personnel, clients, their families, volunteers and inter-departmental personnel, liaise and collaborate with stakeholders. Perform administrative tasks relating to department and skills development and training for Occupational Therapist. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the 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 the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the 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 the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the 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. |
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| Ability to work accurately under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team with excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills Innovative and analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, coordinate, manage and sustain programs, (Knowledge of Community Orientated Primary Care), sound knowledge of relevant national, provincial legislation and Health Care 2030. Computer literate in MS Office (Excel, Word and Power point) and MS Outlook. |
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. |
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| Dr. W Oosthuysen tel. no: 021 815 8344 |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 413 121 per annum, Grade 2: R 482,499 per annum, Grade 3: R 564,822 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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5/22/2026 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: 6/5/2026 12:00:00 AM
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