Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (Contract until 31 August 2030) (Contract position)

Reference No: WCD91/2026

Employment Type: Contract

Enquiries: Dr L Profit, tel. no. (022) 709-7208

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 413 121 - R 472 359 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 - R 550 389 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 - R 683 808 per annum Annual salary plus 37% in lieu of service benefits.

Note

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across all platforms. Sound knowledge of occupational therapy care and treatment.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 1 year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Grade 3 A minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provisions of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of occupation-based group, community development-rehabilitation, health promotion and prevention services. Work within a community orientated primary care approach to enhance community capacity to care for all persons within the Sub District. Creation and support of supervisory structures and enabling platforms for student practice learning. Participate in training and development.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.

Minimum educational qualification

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel.