• Reference Number : refs/019669
  • Directorate : Allied Department/Psychiatric
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : Tarrif/hour less than 10 years R 237 only our less than 20 years R277 only Tarrif/hour more than 20 years R324 only
  • Enquiries : Ms Claudine Ndwambi, 016 930 3241/3360

Requirements :

  • Valid Degree in Occupational Therapy. Register with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Successful completion of community Service. Candidates should have sound knowledge of Occupational Therapy principles in acute Psychiatry, including assessment and analysis. Good verbal and written communication, ability to work in a team, ability to work under pressure, ability to work closely with other disciplines.

Duties :

  • Render and manage Occupational Therapy Services in Psychiatric Unit at Sebokeng Hospital that comply with standards and norms. Application of Mental Health Care Act of 2002. Assessment of Psychopathology. Implementation of individual and group programs. Adhere to provincial hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Participate in quality assurance audits. Work as part of the Multi-Disciplinary team in the unit. Participate in continued professional development program. Manage Psychiatric emergencies.

Notes :

  • Applications Should be posted to Private Bag X058, Vanderbijlpark 1900 or hand delivered to Sebokeng Hospital, HR Department, Moshoeshoe Street or apply online at Professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated CV. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents may not be included in application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of identity Document, qualifications, and other relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the employment Equity target of the institution. -PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sebokeng Hospital

Closing Date : 31-01-2024


Criteria Questions
do you have valid Degree in Occupational therapy
do you have sound knowledge of occupattional Therapy principles in acute Psychiatry, assessment and analysis
Have you registered with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist

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.