• Reference Number : refs/020545
  • Directorate : ALLIED
  • Number of Posts : 2
  • Package : Tarrif/hour less than 10 years R 248 only Tarrif/hour less than 20 years R290 only Tarrif/hour more than 20 years R340 only CENTRE : Sebokeng Hospital
  • Enquiries : Ndwambi Claudine (016 930 3360/3241)

Requirements :

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy. Completion of community service year in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist with independent practitioner status, plus proof of current registration for the period 2024/ 2025. Computer literacy (Ms Word Ms Excel). Knowledge of the public service legislations policies, and procedures. Good written and communication skills. Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Analytical thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills

Duties :

  • Assess and treat adult patients with psychiatric disorders, within allocated clinical load. Assist with other clinical loads as needed. Participate in allocated administrative duties. Adhere to provincial hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. Participate in quality assurance methods. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Follow the correct channels of of communication. Oversee allocated officials. Participate in CPD activities. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment. Render and manage OT service that complies with standards and work as indicated by all health policies implant sectorial and provincial quality assurance measures. Assessments and treatment of patients with different physical conditions (medical surgical, pediatrics, orthopedic). work assessment and writing of reports for clients including completion of SASSA forms. Issuing of assistive devices. Contribute to resources management. Contribute to training and development. Manage allocated human resources and departmental resources. Clinical Service delivery. Be responsible for any relevant duties of an OT. Participate in continuous professional development. Take note, you might be required to render psych duties.

Notes :

  • Applications Should be posted to Private Bag X058, Vanderbijlpark 1900 or hand delivered to Sebokeng Hospital between 7h30 and 15h30, HR Department, Moshoeshoe Street. Or can apply Online at (professional job center.gpg.go.za. Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 application for employment form as issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulation, 2016, failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022, fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents may not be included on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications, and other relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The department reserves the right not to fill the advertised post. Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity target of the of the institution. -PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sebokeng Hospital

Closing Date : 24-05-2024


Criteria Questions
Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist with independent practitioner status,
. Computer literacy (Ms Word Ms Excel).

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.