• Reference Number : REFS/049713
• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 598 260.00 annum (plus benefit)
• Enquiries : Ms. B H Chhania Tel No- 012 529 3962/3509

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Occupational Therapy post community service, of which 2 years should include supervisory experience. Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook) will be an added advantage. Working knowledge of quality assurance measures and performance management systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to interact with patients, their families, the multidisciplinary team and other relevant stakeholders. Exhibit leadership and management skills. Knowledge of public service legislations, policies and procedures as well as the Public Finance and Management Act. Preference will be given to candidates with supervisory or management experience, post-graduate qualification diploma/degree in Occupational Therapy will be an added advantage and candidates with proven experience in an acute clinical care setting who also provide supervision of occupational therapists, mid-level workers and OT students. Experience in a public service hospital would be an added benefit.

Duties :

• Render an Occupational Therapy services in allocated area of work that complies with the standards and norms as indicated by Health Policies in the Psychiatric and Physical fields. Manage (plan, coordinate and implement) occupational therapy services in sub sections and manage own patient load. Provide leadership in relevant sub-sections. Provide expert advice on complicated clinical conditions and assistive devices. Co-ordinate all relevant meetings effectively, taking on a leadership role. In the absence of the head of the department, the chief occupational therapist is expected to attend relevant meetings and assume relevant functions of the HOD. Monitor, motivate and procure equipment and other resources needed within the department. Promote and implement ongoing research/projects in the sub-sections. Assist with implementing and monitoring effective record keeping, accurate statistics collection and analysis and high standards of quality assurance. Supervise and manage performance of production level therapists, community service therapists and OT technicians and OT students. Ensure teaching and skills transference. Monitor proper utilization of human and material resources within the department. Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary team. Manage and implement consultation services to cluster facilities. Manage down referrals of occupational therapy patients. Communicate effectively with all colleagues, subordinates and relevant stakeholders. Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluating. Manage finances in alignment with the demand plan. Submit monthly reports to the HOD. Ensure compliance quality assurance measures according to norms. Identify and report on risks. Facilitate and participate in student training. Participate in and facilitate professional and generic development programs of yourself and subordinates. Develop and implement guidelines and protocols in line with National and Provincial strategies.

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 : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 22-05-2026

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.