SESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; Vor Ort; ZAR 376.000 - 514.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development in Gauteng seeks a Sessional Occupational Therapist to assess and treat patients with physical or psychiatric disorders within their clinical load. The post is an hourly paid sessional vacancy.

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy and be registered with HPCSA as an independent practitioner, with current registration for 2026/2027. Experience levels vary by grade; strong IT skills and teamwork are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and HPCSA registration as an independent practitioner.
• Current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027 period.

Aufgaben

• Assess and treat adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders within allocated clinical load.
• Assist with other clinical loads as needed and participate in CPD activities.
• Adhere to provincial, hospital and departmental policies and procedures; supervise OT students.

Kenntnisse

Computer literacy

Public service knowledge

Written communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Degree in Occupational Therapy

Jobbeschreibung

Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

SESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

• Reference Number : refs/057089
• Directorate : ALLIED DEPARTMENT
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : Grade 1 R273.00 per hour; Grade 2 R273.00.00 per hour; Grade 3 R373.00.00 per hour

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist independent practitioner, plus current registration for the period 2026/2027. Work exposure or further training & education will be an advantage. Experience for Grade 1: 0-5 years, for Grade 2: 10- 19 years and for Grade 3: 20 years. Knowledge, skills and competence required: 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 all adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders, within allocated clinical load. Assist with other clinical loads as needed. Partake 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 communication. Oversee allocated officials. Participate in CPD activities. Supervise OT students. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment.

Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Department.

Candidates with foreign qualifications must furnish a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted.

All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

The Department reserves the right to conduct further verification.

The Department reserves the right to conduct practical exercises, and candidates must avail themselves for interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department.

TMRH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process.

Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims.

If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

The employer reserves the right not to fill the post.

Employer : Department of Agriculture and Rural Development

Closing Date : 28-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist ?

Do you have a proof of current registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist for the year 2026/2027?

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.