01 2025_253
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. One-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 relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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 relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Basic to intermediate therapeutic knowledge and skills in the management of clients with neurological deficits. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and work within the MDT. Knowledge and optimal utilization of community resources. Knowledge and correct application of internal and external procedures and prescripts, DOH ethical codes and HPCSA standards of professional practice. Ability to guide and supervise students. Appropriate experience working with persons with disabilities as an Occupational Therapist in a healthcare setting. Computer literacy in MS Office.
Duties
Provision of Occupational Therapy services in the specialist field of rehabilitation. Provision of specialised seating and/or mobility assistive devices and/or assistive devices. Clinical management of clients including facilitation of re-integration into the community. Support of Supervisory structures / persons including resource management and adherence to HR pre-scripts. Participation in training and development including guidance of students.
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 similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. 136", "