Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 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: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients with neurological deficits and other medical conditions. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the MDT/IDT. Knowledge and optimal utilization of community resources. Knowledge and correct application of internal and external procedures and prescripts, DOHW ethical codes and HPCSA standards of professional practice. Ability to guide and supervise students. Appropriate experience working with persons with complex and varied conditions as an Occupational therapist in a healthcare setting. Computer literacy in MS Office.
Duties
Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the field of specialised rehabilitation and transitional care. Clinical management of clients including facilitation of re-integration into the community. Support of Supervisory structures / persons including resource management and adherence to HR pre-scripts. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum Grade 3: R353 013 per annum
Location
Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
How to Apply
Ms C van Genderen Tel No: (021) 370-2441
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Apply Before:
5/25/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this