This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
- Centre
- Khayelitsha District Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist 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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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: Willingness to work after hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge and correct application of internal and external procedures and prescripts, DOHW ethical codes and HPCSA standards of professional practice. Ability to guide and supervise students. Computer literacy in MS Office. Appropriate experience within Mental Health environment.
Duties
Assist with the management of the Occupational Therapy service at Khayelitsha District Hospital (KDH). Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation. Ensure a high quality of service through continuous monitoring and evaluation. Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self-managing. Effective management of human resources and supervisory functions. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms N Sonday Tel No: (021) 360-4299
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 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 on health professionals 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 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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