This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- R664 410 per annum
- Centre
- Stikland Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
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 an Occupational Therapist. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures. Appropriate mental health experience. Appropriate supervisory experience with good organisational and planning abilities. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook).
Duties
Ensure evidence based Clinical Service Delivery and transformation. Ensure good clinical governance and quality assurance. Ensure good Corporate Governance in the Occupational Therapy Department. Support to Clinical structures and Manager of Medical Support Services.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms N Jacobs Tel No: (021) 940-8927
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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