• Reference Number : refs/035223
• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R 397 233 – R 454 191 per annum (Plus Benefits),
• Enquiries : Ms. T Nyembe/ Dr. Motaung Tel No- (011) 278 7612 //276 7817

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Registration with the HPCSA (proof of current registration must be attached) A minimum of one year’s experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Experience in vocational rehabilitation and report writing will be an added advantage. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good communication, interpersonal, IT, financial and human resource management skills. Ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a team. Knowledge of various physical conditions in (medical, surgical, orthopaedic, paediatric) and their impact on function and seating (intermediate and advance recommended).

Duties :

• To render and manage Occupational Therapy services that comply with standards and work as indicated by all health policies implant sectorial and provincial quality assurance measures. Assessments and treatment of patients with different physical conditions (medical, surgical, paediatrics, orthopaedic and Mental Health. Work assessments and writing reports for clients including completion of SASSA forms. Issuing of assistive devices. Contribute to resource management. Contribute to training and development. Manage allocation of human resources and departmental resources. Clinical service delivery. Be responsible for any relevant duties of Occupational Therapist. Participating in continuous professional development and MDT and Health Awareness Programme.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Bertha Gxowa Hospital

Closing Date : 06-02-2026

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.