Occupational Therapist Grade 1 To 3 (Mental Health)

POST 26/211 : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MENTAL HEALTH)

SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum

Grade 2: R482 499 per annum

Grade 3: R564 822 per annum

CENTRE : Southern Western Sub-Structure Office

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows

registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an

Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration

with the HPCSA as 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. Inherent requirement of the

job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft

Office). Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies,

protocols, and guidelines. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to

ensure holistic care. Report writing skills. Analytic thinking, independent

decision-making and problem-solving skills. Experience in community

Occupational Therapy services. Must be proactive, innovative and an

independent team leader. Experience in setting up treatment programs within

a PHC setting. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and

ethical practices. Knowledge of public service acts and regulations.

DUTIES : Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients. Contribute to

the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the

community. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational

Therapy field. Administrative duties. Develop objectives and action plans for

own area of work. Co-ordination of services in the district. Contribution to the

awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.

ENQUIRIES : Mr B Van Der Schyff Tel No: (021) 799-1103

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

be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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)”.

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. Report writing skills. Analytic thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Experience in community Occupational Therapy services. Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader. Experience in setting up treatment programs within a PHC setting. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices. Knowledge of public service acts and regulations.

Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients. Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the community. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational Therapy field. Administrative duties. Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work. Co-ordination of services in the district. Contribution to the awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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