• Reference Number : REFS/023861
• Directorate : Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R397 233 – R454 191 per annum Grade 2- R463 941 -R 529 221 per annum Grade 3- R543 099 – R657 507 per annum (Plus benefits). (NB- Salary will be determined in line with OSD policy)
• Enquiries : Ms. D. D. Chauke Tel 011 891 7298/7000

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable). Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist with independent practitioner status. Completion of Community service. Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point). Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and regulations. Good written and communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Analytical thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Duties :

• Render comprehensive mental health occupational therapy service in the hospital. that complies with the standards and norms of the profession. Assess and treat of clients with psychiatric disorders (children and adults) at various within the facility and those referred. level of function for suitable support and re-integration into the community. Implement quality assurance measures and participate in the formulation and review of strategies in the hospital. be responsible and assist in the management of all allocated resources. Participate in allocated administrative duties and assist with other clinical and administrative work duties as needed. Adhere to national and provincial policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Work well within the MDT set up.

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 : THELLE MOGOERANE REGIONAL HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

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.