• Reference Number : refs/021675
• Directorate : Occupational Therapy
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R376 524.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms ET Masombuka (012) 354 2848/1665

Requirements :

• Grade 12 Senior certificate or equivalent plus a relevant degree in Occupational Therapy. Current registration as an independent practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. Appropriate experience as an Occupational therapist post community service. Must have knowledge of the health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Knowledge in procedures of labour relations. Application of clinical Occupational theory, practices and ethics. Application of clinical Occupational theory, practices and ethics. Communications, report writing, computer, presentation, planning , organizational, research, analytical and decision-making skills. Human resources and financial management skills. Preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in acute clinical care setting and the supervision of mid-level workers and students.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for providing Occupational Therapy services to patients with various acute conditions. Execute optimal Occupational Therapy individual and group treatment for in and -outpatients in different subunits (adults, neuro, surgical, ortho, paeds and psych). Should be able to work in a MDT setting and provide supervision of mid-level workers and students. Execute all patients and departmental-related administrative tasks including PMDS, data compilation, stock management, attending various internal and external audits in the department/hospital. Assist in the management of all resources of the Occupational Therapy department and implement sectional and provincial quality assurance measures in the department. Participate in the formulation and review of strategies in allocated area of work as required. Participate in continuous professional development and facilitate those of subordinates according to HPCSA and government regulations in allocated areas of work as well as promoting and carrying out research and other projects in own work area. Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, standards and legislation.

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 : 02-10-2024

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.