Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (Permanent position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Khayelitsha, Western Cape
Reference Number	MHS490/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 413 121 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
Centre / Location	Khayelitsha District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
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Reference No: MHS490/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Enquiries: Ms. N Sonday Tel: 021 360 4299

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 413 121 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

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).

Minimum educational qualification

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

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Assist with the management of the Occupational Therapy service at Khayelitsha District Hospital (KDH). Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation. Ensure a high quality of service through continuous monitoring and evaluation. Ensure a high standard of service delivery by engaging with clients and perform optimally in the workplace by self-managing. Effective management of human resources and supervisory functions. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.

Inherent requirements of the job

Willingness to work after hours.

Registration with a professional council

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

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the interdisciplinary team. Knowledge and correct application of internal and external procedures and prescripts, DOHW ethical codes and HPCSA standards of professional practice. Ability to guide and supervise students. Computer literacy in MS Office. Appropriate experience within Mental Health environment.

Experience

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

Requirements

NoteCandidates 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). Inherent requirements of the jobWillingness to work after hours. ExperienceGrade 1: None after registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist 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' relevant experience after registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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' relevant experience after registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.