Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8th Post)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8th Post), based in Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district. This is a permanent post, paying R258,201 a year. Overberg District 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. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment. 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 registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities.
• Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Theewaterskloof subdistrict.
• Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post.
• Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required.
• Administrative duties and referral to secondary and tertiary hospitals.
• Support to sub-district management while maintaining professional ethics.
• To render a clinical occupational therapy service at district hospital and PHC level.
• Provide health promotion.
• Training and community service interventions.
• Render mobility assistive device service.
• Appropriate financial and administrative management.
• Professional ethics.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
• One-year relevant experience after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 11 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.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 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 license
• Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office)
• Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies
• Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resourceconstrained environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team