Occupational Therapist- Grade 1

Department of Health; Krugersdorp; On-site; ZAR 397 000 - 455 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide services in accordance with health policies in Krugersdorp. The successful candidate will conduct patient assessments, supervise students and OTTs, and participate in quality assurance initiatives. A degree in Occupational Therapy and registration with HPCSA is required, along with good computer skills and experience in Psychiatry being advantageous. This position offers an annual salary between R397,233.00 and R454,191.00 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (Independent Practice) is mandatory.
• Experience in Psychiatry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Render Occupational Therapy services in allocated areas of work.
• Conduct assessment and treatment of patients in assigned areas.
• Involve in the assessment of trial awaiting detainees.
• Manage therapeutic and/or income-generating projects.
• Write reports effectively within the MTD setup.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and PMDS process.
• Supervise OTTs and students.
• Engage in CPD activities.

Skills

Computer literate

Experience in Psychiatry

Education

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist

Job description

Package

• R397 233.00- R 454 191.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (Independent Practice).
• Experience in Psychiatry will be an advantage.
• Must be computer literate.

Duties

• Render an Occupational Therapy service in allocated areas of work that compiles with the standards and norms as indicated by Health policies.
• Assessment and treatment of patients in allocated work.
• Involvement in the assessment of trial awaiting detainees.
• Be responsible for therapeutic and/or income generating projects in area of work.
• Effective report writing skills needed working well within the MTD set up.
• Active participation in Quality Assurance and PMDS process.
• Supervision of OTTs.
• Supervision of students.
• Participate in CPD activities.

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 [e-mail] . NB: 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 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 ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

31-12-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Degree in Occupational Therapy?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist (Independent Practice)?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.