OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3

Department of Health

Overberg District

Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: 564 822 per annum
Centre: Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 August 2026
Circular: No 27 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council (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: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained environment.

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 in line with community orientated primary healthcare. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services rendered. Provide health promotion, training, and community service intervention. Render mobility assistive device service.

Where to send your application

Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)

Enquiries

Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 313-5203

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be required to undergo a competency assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 27 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 31 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 31 July 2026.

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