Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (Surgery) (5/8th post) (Permanent position)

Reference No: TBH116/2026

Employment Type: Permanent

Enquiries: Ms S Ngemntu, tel. no. (021) 938-5062

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 258 201 per annum, Grade 2: R 301 563 per annum, Grade 3: R 353 013 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

Minimum educational qualification

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

Note

Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments 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 as an Occupational Therapist with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Excellent clinical skills in the areas of physical rehabilitation – Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations, Internal Medicine, Burns and Pressure Therapy. Wheelchair assessment, prescription and provision. Splinting skills. Lymphoedema certification. Computer literacy. Sound knowledge of relevant provincial and national legislation. Good interpersonal, organizational, and planning abilities. Able to work well within a team and cope with the demands of a high pressure, fast paced working environment.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

The successful candidate will be required to deliver an effective and efficient occupational therapy service in the above-mentioned clinical areas that may include (but is not limited to) the following: Conducting comprehensive assessments and occupation-based treatment primarily in the areas of Orthopedics, Hands, Amputations, Internal Medicine, Burns, Pressure therapy and Lymphoedema but to cover in other areas as requested, as per operational requirements. Performing basic to intermediate level wheelchair assessments and seating for wheelchair users. Fabrication and prescription of various upper and lower limb splints. Prescribing assistive technology for relevant medical conditions. Executing appropriate discharge plans in accordance with departmental procedures. Independent case management through attendance of ward- rounds and multi-disciplinary meetings (where applicable). Contribute to the progress and development of the clinical area. Contribute to management of physical resources in Occupational Therapy Department. Provision of Occupational Therapy student training.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist, in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience, after registration with 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’ relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist, in respect of RSA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience as an Occupational Therapist after registration with HPCSA, 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 as an Occupational Therapist after registration with the HPCSA, in respect of RSA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years 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.