OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN GRADE 1 TO 2

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R279 870 per annum Grade 2: R326 352 per annum
Centre: Metro TB Hospital Complex
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Circular: No 36 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 Therapy Technician. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa(HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy technician. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of PSR model, mental health, Substance use and TB. Computer literate.

Duties

Contributes to Occupational Therapy Intervention through planning, implementing and evaluating specified activities and assists OT with OT Intervention and programmes in specified OT Area. Execute delegated admin tasks related to clinical service as well as departmental requirements Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast with the latest developments in the field.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms S Abrahams Tel No: (021) 508-8305

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 36 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 9 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 October 2026.