OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (5/8TH)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum Grade 3: R353 013 per annum
Centre: New Somerset Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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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: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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 HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures. Appropriate Mental Health experience. Understanding of evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment. Good communication, organizational and planning abilities. Computer literacy.

Duties

Conducting assessment of patients; planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment. Performing school & home visits. Attending of ward rounds, team meetings & team assessments. Development of resources to support interventions. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, sending referrals to various stakeholders and following up with these persons/organizations. Report writing, file entries and capturing of daily stats. Management of material and equipment and ordering of stock. Participate in academics and departmental training.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms K Smith, email: Kayla.Smith@westerncape.gov.za

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 appointments 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 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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