OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PHC SUPPORT AND OUTREACH)
West Coast District
SALARY :
Grade 1: R397 233 per annum
Grade 2: R463 941 per annum
Grade 3: R543 099 per annum
CENTRE : Bergriver Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS :
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for
the registration with the Health Professional Council of South African (HPCSA)
as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professional Council of South African (HPCSA) as
an Occupational Therapist.
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA 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 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as
Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11
years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA 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 the HPCSA as
234 Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21
years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational
Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required
to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent
requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to
travel.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Computer literacy (MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook). 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 and communication
skills. Innovative and analytical thinking and the ability to initiate, coordinate,
manage and sustain programs. Knowledge of Community Oriented Primary
care.
DUTIES :
Delivery of optimal outcomes-based intervention to patients in the community
according to occupational therapy principles and protocols. Mobility and
assistive device services rendered in the community. Facilitation of training for
health personnel, clients, their families, volunteers, and inter-departmental
personnel. Perform administrative tasks relating to department and skills
developmental and training for Occupational Therapist. General support to
supervisor and colleagues within the subdistrict.
ENQUIRIES : Ms ME Ramokgadi Tel No: (022) 913-3062
APPLICATIONS :
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE :
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 applications will be
considered for vacancies within the Bergriver Sub-district, for a period of three
months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions,
inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised
post.
CLOSING DATE : 09 January 2026