• Reference Number : refs/056143
• Directorate : Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : Grade 1: R279 870 - R317 880 per annum (plus benefits), Grade 2: R326 352 - R 396 033 per annum (plus benefits). (NB: salary will be determined in line with OSD Resolution).
• Enquiries : Mr. E. Mudau 0731158174 / 0119535400

Requirements :

• A recognised qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapy Technician. A current annual registration with HPSCA. Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Power Point). Knowledge of relevant legislations and related legal and ethical practices, PFMA and Public Service Act and regulations. Good written and communication skills. Ability to interact with patients, therapists and family/public. Ability to interact with the multidisciplinary team. Good time management and communication skills. Good interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to function under pressure. A valid driver's license.

Duties :

• Render Occupational Therapy Technician duties at the Clinics and mental health NGOs in the district. Implement treatment prescribed by an Occupational Therapist. Assist in the treatment of individual mental health care users and running groups including substance abuse. Conduct screening of mental health disorders and general conditions at clinics and community. Conduct home, school and creche Conduct mental health campaigns at the clinic’s community. Assist in providing clinical support and training to the NGO staff – residential and Day care for children and adults. Perform administrative tasks of compiling daily and monthly statistics including own monthly report, attending meetings (internal and extrenal) and training, composing minutes of the meetings and keeping physical and electronic records. Adhere to provincial, district. Team player (multi-disciplinary team and other stakeholders).

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 License 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 ENCOURARED TO APPLY. Kindly note that No payments of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : West Rand District Health Services (Merafong x1, Mogale x1, RandWest x 1)

Closing Date : 21-08-2026

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.