OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MENTAL HEALTH)

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: Southern Western Sub-Structure Office
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 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 Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the 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 is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 21-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft Office). Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. Report writing skills. Analytic thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Experience in community Occupational Therapy services. Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader. Experience in setting up treatment programs within a PHC setting. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices. Knowledge of public service acts and regulations.

Duties

Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients. Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the community. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational Therapy field. Administrative duties. Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work. Co-ordination of services in the district. Contribution to the awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Mr B Van Der Schyff Tel No: (021) 799-1103

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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