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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: MHS372/2026
  Valkenberg Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Note:
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).
 
Minimum Education qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Experience
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 21-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Enquiries:
Ms. Adieba Gamiet - Tel.no. (021) 8265813
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
 
Requirements:
Knowledge of providing intervention for clients with mental health challenges. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts, policies and procedures. Understanding of evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Provide evidence based Clinical Service within a Mental health setting in accordance with prescribed requirements and protocols. Conduct assessments and implement treatments plans within allocated areas. Administration related to clinical service delivery. Ensure effective resource management and general administration tasks. Student supervision and training. Management of events and projects advocating for mental health services.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 413 121 - R 472 359 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 - R 550 389 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 - R 683 808 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/12/2026 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: 6/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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