This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (6/8TH POST)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
- Salary
- Grade 1: R309 840 per annum Grade 2: R361 875 per annum Grade 3: R423 618 per annum
- Centre
- Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. One-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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 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 requirements of the job: Valid Code driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients with neurological deficits and other medical conditions. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the MDT/IDT. Knowledge and optimal utilization of community resources. 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 working with persons with complex and varied conditions as an Occupational therapist in a healthcare setting.
Duties
Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the field of specialised rehabilitation. Provision of specialised seating and/or mobility devices and/or assistive devices. Clinical management of clients including facilitation of re-integration into the community. Support of Supervisory structures / persons including resource management and adherence to HR pre-scripts. Participation in training and development including guidance of students. Responsible for management of stock and equipment within the work area.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Ms C van Genderen Tel No: (021) 370 – 2441
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 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 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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