Occupational Therapy Technician Grade 1 to 2
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Occupational Therapy Technician Grade 1 to 2 in Metro Health Services, based in Metro TB Hospital Complex. This is a permanent post, paying R279,870 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: 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 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 in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)
Responsibilities
- Contributes to Occupational Therapy Intervention through planning, implementing and evaluating specified activities and assists OT with OT Intervention and programmes in specified OT Area.
- Execute delegated admin tasks related to clinical service as well as departmental requirements Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast with the latest developments in the field.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa(HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Grade 2: at least 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy technician.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge and understanding of PSR model
- Mental health
- Substance use and TB
- Computer literate