• Reference Number : refs/056681
  • Directorate : Therapeutic Services
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R413 121.00 per annum (plus benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. L Hendricks (011) 951 8364

Requirements :

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy that allow registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (independent practice). Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Knowledge of psychiatry will be a requirement. Knowledge about forensic psychiatry will be an added advantage. Must be computer literate.

Duties :

  • Render an Occupational Therapy service in allocated areas of work that complies with the standard and norms as indicated by Health policies. Assessment and treatment of patient in allocated area of work with the inclusion of project management. Involvement in the assessment of observandi. Be responsible for therapeutic and /or income generating projects in area of work. Effective report writing skills needed. Working well within the MDT set up. Active participation in Quality Assurance and PMDS process. Supervision of OTTs. Supervision of students. Participate in CPD activities (internal and external).

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 enquiry to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. N.B: 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 Practising Certificate/Card). Application without a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV with at least a minimum of two references of which one must be the current supervisor, registration certificate and a proof of current registration certificate/card 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 six (06) months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualifications must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (03) 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 the 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 : Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital

Closing Date : 02-10-2026



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.