This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1-3

Department of Health

Reference number: H/C/22/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 - R472 359 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 - R550 389 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 - R683 808 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements.
Centre: Botshabelo District Hospital
Province: Free State
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy. Completion of community service year in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist independent practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA (2026/2027). Work exposure or further training & education will be an added advantage. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA-qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge, skills and competence required: Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel). Knowledge of public service legislation, policies, and procedures. Good written and communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Analytical thinking, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Good communication and interpersonal relation skills. Ability to work under pressure. Computer literacy will be an added advantage.

Duties

Assess and treat all adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders, within allocated clinical load. Assist with other clinical loads as needed. Partake in allocated administrative duties. Adhere to provincial, hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Participate in quality assurance methods. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Follow the correct channels of communication. Oversee allocated officials. Participate in CPD activities. Supervise OT students. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment.

Where to send your application

To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment

Enquiries

Ms N Phatela-Malindi Tel No: (051) 533 0233

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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