Occupational Therapist- Grade 1

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 372,000 - 454,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Krugersdorp seeks an Registered Occupational Therapist to deliver high-quality OT services across allocated areas, aligned with national health policies.

You will assess and treat patients, participate in project management, supervise OTTs and students, and contribute to CPD, QA, and PMDS processes. Registration with HPCSA is mandatory; psychiatry knowledge is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy registered with HPCSA.
• Current HPCSA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Knowledge of psychiatry; forensic psychiatry advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Render OT service in allocated areas in line with health policies.
• Assess and treat patients; include project management.
• Involve in assessment of observandi and supervision of OTTs and students.

Skills

Occupational therapy

HPCSA registration

Psychiatry knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Package : R413 121.00 per annum (plus benefits)

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).

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 02-10-2026

It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service

WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.