• Reference Number : REFS/021715
  • Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic Services
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 376 524.00 – R 623 229.00 per annum (Excl. benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. N. Ebrahim Tel: (011 535 3260)

Requirements :

  • A relevant Degree in Occupational Therapy. Completion of community service. Current registration with the HPCSA as an independent Occupational Therapist. Other skills include appropriate clinical experience in psychiatric setting. Experience in vocational rehabilitation, and child and adolescent psychiatry will be an advantage. Computer literate, good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Duties :

  • Render and manage Occupational Therapy services that comply with standards and norms as indicated by the health policies of South Africa. Assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating evidence based /client centered therapies with regard to general OT services. To contribute to the maintenance and development of OT services at Tara. Implement individual and group programs for in and outpatients. To work as part of the MDT. Implement sectional and provincial quality assurance measures. Complete stats and monthly reports. Attend and participate in OT and hospital meetings. Participate in continued professional development. Supervise allocated students from the University of the Witwatersrand. Participate in all other duties allocated by supervisor.

Notes :

  • Tara Hospital is committed to the pursuit of diversity, redress and will promote representation in terms of race, disability, and gender. Applications must consist of a fully completed and signed new (effective from 01/01/2021) Z83 (81/971431) form with a comprehensive CV containing at least three (3) contactable references. Certified copies of qualifications, ID, Statutory Registrations, or other relevant certificates need not be attached when applying for the post. Only short-listed candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the interview date following communication from HR. The relevant reference number / post number must be quoted in the application form. In terms of the National Qualification Framework Amendment Act 2019 it is an offence for any person to falsely or fraudulently claim to hold a qualification. Any person found to be misrepresenting their qualifications, work experience or facts in their CV will be disqualified and reported to the appropriate authority. Candidates will be subjected to medical surveillance. Applications must be delivered to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre c/o HR Section, 50 Saxon Road Hurlingham 2196, or be posted to-: Tara the H. Moross Centre Private Bag x7 Randburg 2125. Due to technical problems with GPG vacancy website that the institution is consistently facing, applicants are encouraged to apply using hand delivery, postal address.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tara the H. Moross Centre, Sandton

Closing Date : 11-10-2024


Criteria Questions
Do you have a relevant Degree in Occupational Therapy?
Are you registered with the HPCSA?
Do you have the appropriate clinical experience in psychiatric services?

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.