• Reference Number : refs/048476
• Directorate : Therapeutic Services (Erratum on number of posts)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 397 233 – R 454 191 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms S Mbandlwa Tel no: 011-470 9074/9075

Requirements :

• A four (4) year degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with HPCSA. Must have completed Community Service to apply. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team environment. Ability to handle a large case load. Maintain ethical standards and proper record keeping. Ability to work under pressure and independently. Ability to render specialized Occupational Therapy services in a Mother and Child Hospital. Paediatric experience will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Assessment and treatment of in- and outpatients. Manage effective record keeping, including patient records and administrative duties. Manage own Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. Assist with the running of clinics: Neurodevelopmental clinic and Neonatal follow-up. Plan and conduct group therapy: antenatal classes, kangaroo mother care, Down Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. Supervise University students and oversee job shadowing students. Compile own and student statistics. Attend weekly multi-disciplinary meetings and bi-monthly journal clubs. Making Paediatric splints and adult splints (when necessary for referred staff members), conduct vocational assessments for staff members referred by the PILIR committee and or staff clinic as per assessment slots allocated. Contribute to the Case Management of Litigation Cases in making sure that the hospital complies with the court order. Contribute to budget planning and cost control. Request, repair and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment in the area. Promote and market Occupational Therapy Services. Participate in Performance Management Development System (PMDS). Represent the department at the Occupational Therapy Forum, Cluster meetings and or Rehabilitation forum as per delegation. Participate in fundraising activities. Participate in Ideal Hospital Framework Assessments and Audits as required.

Notes :

• Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 01-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.