OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY GRADE 1 – 3

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 413,000 - 684,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health seeks an Occupational Therapist at Pholosong Regional Hospital in Gauteng. You will assess and treat patients with diverse conditions and prepare reports for clients, including SASSA forms, while issuing assistive devices and contributing to resource management.

You must be registered with the HPCSA and have at least one year of experience post-registration. Strong communication, teamwork, and independent work skills are essential in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification that allows for HPCSA registration as Occupational Therapist.
• Experience after registration with HPCSA is required; vocational rehab and report writing are advantageous.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and computer literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Render and manage Occupational Therapy services adhering to standards and policies.
• Assessments and treatment for patients with medical, surgical, orthopaedic, paediatric conditions.
• Prepare reports for clients, complete SASSA forms, issue assistive devices, and manage resources.

Skills

Vocational rehabilitation

Report writing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Qualification for HPCSA registration as OT

Job description

• Directorate : Therapeutic & Support Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1: R 413 121.00 - R 472 359.00 per annum Grade 2: R 482 499.00 - R 550 389.00 per annum Grade 3: R 564 822.00 - R 683 808.00 per annum

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Registration with the HPCSA (proof of current registration must be attached) A minimum of one year’s experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Experience in vocational rehabilitation and report writing will be an advantage. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Good communication, interpersonal, computer literacy. Ability to work independently in a multi-disciplinary context. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Ability to work in a team. Knowledge of various physical conditions in (medical, surgical, orthopaedic, paediatric) and their impact on function and seating (intermediate and advance recommended)

Duties :

• To render and manage Occupational Therapy services that comply 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, paediatrics, orthopaedic). Work assessments and writing reports for clients including completion of SASSA forms. Issuing of assistive devices. Contribute to resource management. Contribute to training and development. Manage allocation of human resources and departmental resources. Clinical service delivery. Be responsible for any relevant duties of Occupational Therapist. Participating in continuous professional development.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have experience in vocational rehabilitation?

Have ability to work independently with minimal supervision?

Do you havea minimum of one year’s experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist?