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Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year 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 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. 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 HPCSA as Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Occupational 124", "Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts, policies and procedures. Understanding evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model, mental health, Substance use and TB. Computer literate.
Duties
Assessment and treatment of patient referred for Occupational therapy. Management of physical and human resources. Management of administrative duties for the Occupational therapy department and patient specific activities. Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast with the latest developments in the field. Support to HOD.
Applications
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to register 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 to candidates 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)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant Occupational therapy posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.