Job 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 a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade1: 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 driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to drive in the Sub-district. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work in integrated multi- disciplinary teams across platforms. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory.
Duties
Provide Occupational Therapy service (individual patient assessments and treatment of patients) at Knysna Hospital and Knysna/Bitou sub-district Clinics. 213 Functional rehabilitation of patients including hand rehabilitation. Health education and group therapy. -Coordinate. assess, prescribe, order and fitting of wheelchairs, as well as assistive devices. Service and repair wheelchairs as well as support wheelchair repair workshops. Administration of Occupational Therapy service in the subdistrict.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Location
PHC Support and Outreach, Knysna/Bitou Sub-district
How to Apply
Dr FR Potgieter Tel No: (044) 302 – 8400
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this
