• Reference Number : REFS/021650
• Directorate : Occupational Therapy
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 : R 255 078 per annum plus benefits , Grade 2: R 297 441 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. ET Masombuka : 012 354 3800

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. Occupational Therapy Technician Certificate / or equivalent qualification as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Competency requirements : must have knowledge of the health and public services legislation, regulations and policies. Knowledge in procedures of labour relations, scope of practice and ethical code. Knowledge , skills , training and competence required: knowledge of physical and psychiatric conditions, including Paediatrics and therapeutic interventions thereof including running of group therapies. Adequate knowledge and competent use of therapeutic media, equipment, crafts , and rehabilitation activities. Knowledge of ethical code and scope of practice. Good communication and group handling skills. Knowledge of wheelchairs and assistive devices. Ability to implement therapeutic programmed under supervision of the Occupational Therapist.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy support services as defined within the scope. Undertake individual and group treatment of Paediatrics and adults presenting with physical, psychiatric , developmental conditions. To follow prepared treatment protocols and make adaptations as needed. Receive and implement treatment plans received from the Occupational Therapist. Preparation of patient and the rehabilitation / work area for treatment. To manufacture, issue assistive devices, undertake care-giver training and management of the patient. To undertake administrative duties e.g accurate record keeping , statistics , maintenance of stock and equipment and other departmental duties as delegated. Undertake educational sessions with caregiver to ensure carry-over of rehabilitation into the home and community. Participate in CPD activities according to HPCSA ,in-service programmes, resource development and departmental meetings. Participate in quality assurance and risk management activities.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 30-09-2024

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.