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: Mitchells Plain District Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the required 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: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-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 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 (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the Metro. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Relevant skills in assessing, developing and implementing Occupational Therapy intervention. Sound knowledge of relevant National and Provincial legislation. Knowledge of Health Care 2030. Experience in student training/supervision. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

Duties

Coordinate & manage OT services for a designated area. People management (Rehab Care Workers, students, volunteers). Liaise and collaborate with stakeholders. Screen, assess and intervene as required and is relevant & appropriate. Link to appropriate levels of care.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 282

Enquiries

Ms R Hull Tel No: (021) 370-5019

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical 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 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 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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