Occupational Therapy Technician

Department of Health; Ga-Rankuwa; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 326,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapy Technician to render supervised OT services and support patient care. The role requires HPCSA registration and a 2-year qualification or equivalent training, with strong communication and computer literacy.

Responsibilities include administrative tasks, risk reporting, and participation in professional development. SAQA evaluation may be required for foreign qualifications.

Qualifications

• Appropriate qualification (with duration of at least 2 years) or prescribed in-service training (with duration of at least 2 years) that allows for the required registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
• Current registration with HPCSA as Occupational Therapy Technician.
• Ability to work under pressure and interact with patients, therapists and family/public.
• Computer literacy in MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Render an Occupational Therapy service under the supervision/guidance of an Occupational Therapist in allocated area of work that complies with the standards and norms as indicated by Health policies.
• Participate in administrative and quality assurance tasks according to norms.
• Identify and report on risks.
• Participate in professional and generic development programs.
• Assist with student training where applicable.

Skills

HPCSA registration

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Education

2-year qualification or in-service training enabling HPCSA registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Package : Grade 1: R279 870.00 Grade 2:326 352.00. per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• equirements: Appropriate qualification (with duration of at least 2years) or prescribed in-service training (with duration of at least 2years)that allows for the required registration with HPCSA as a Occupational Therapy technician. Registration with HPCSA as Occupational Therapy technician. Current registration with the HPCSA. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to interact with patients, therapists and family/public. Ability to interact with the multidisciplinary team. Good time management and communication skills. Computer literacy skills in MS office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS powerpoint, MS Outlook) will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Duties: Render an Occupational Therapy service under the supervision/ guidance of an Occupational Therapist in allocated area of work that complies with the standards and norms as indicated by Health policies. Participate in administrative and quality assurance tasks according to norms. Identifying and report on risks. Participate in professional and generic development programs. Assist with student training where applicable.

Important Information

• 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.
• All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 06-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification (with duration of at least 2years) or prescribed in-service training (with duration of at least 2years)that allows for the required registration with HPCSA as a Occupational Therapy technician?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Occupational Therapy technician?