Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with the Professions Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained environment and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services rendered. Provide health promotion/training and community service interventions. Render mobility assistive device service.
Salary
Grade 1: R397 233 per annum Grade 2: R463 941 per annum Grade 3: R543 099 per annum
Where
Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district
Closing Date
31 October 2025
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr RJ Liebenberg Tel No: (028) 212-1070