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Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3

Department of Health and Wellness
Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district, NationalGrade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: 564 822 per annumAdminCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/275 : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3

SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum

Grade 2: R482 499 per annum

Grade 3: 564 822 per annum

CENTRE : Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow

registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.

Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health

Professions Council (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in

respect of SA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after

registration as Occupational Therapist with the 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 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. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid

driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients

and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Good communication skills. Ability to function/make decisions independently

and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal

relationships. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and

policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained

environment.

DUTIES : Clinical Occupational therapy services at health facility level, district hospital

and PHC facilities. Training of self and other staff members. Render community

based occupational therapy service in line with community orientated primary

healthcare. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services

rendered. Provide health promotion, training, and community service

intervention. Render mobility assistive device service.

ENQUIRIES : Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 313-5203

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates

may be required to undergo a competency assessment. 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 to candidates 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).

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration as Occupational Therapist with the 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 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. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained environment.

Duties

Clinical Occupational therapy services at health facility level, district hospital and PHC facilities. Training of self and other staff members. Render community based occupational therapy service in line with community orientated primary healthcare. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services rendered. Provide health promotion, training, and community service intervention. Render mobility assistive device service.

How to apply

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment. 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 to candidates 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). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS