OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 SSESSIONAL X 2 post

Reference Number: refs/050445

Directorate: ALLIED

Number of Posts: 2

Package: Tariff Per Hour 1-10 Years R 273 Only Tariff Per Hour 10-20 Years R 318 Only Tariff Per Hour 20 Years R 373 Only

Enquiries: Ms Claudine Ndwambi (016) 930 3366

Requirements

Degree in Occupational Therapy. Completion of Community Service Year in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist with independent practitioner status, plus current 0registration for the period of 2026/2027. Computer literacy (MS Word and MS Excel). Knowledge of the public service legislations, policies and procedures. Good written and communication skills. Ability to work as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Analytical thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills

Duties

Assessment and treatment of patients with different physical conditions (medical, surgical, pediorthopedic) and psychiatric conditions. Work assessments and writing reports for clients including SASSA forms will be an advantage. Issuing of assistive devices. Contribute to resource management. Contribute to training and development. Manage allocated human resources and departmental resources. Clinical Service delivery. Be responsible for any relevant duties of an OT. Participate in Continuous Professional Development.

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 [email protected] . NB: Where Driver’s License 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 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 this post. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: Sebokeng Hospital

Closing Date: 28-07-2026