Occupational Therapist Grade 1-3

About the role

The Department of Health (Free State) is hiring an Occupational Therapist Grade 1-3, based in Free State Psychiatric Complex Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 – R472,359. How to apply: Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za Reference number to quote: H/O/11/2026 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat all adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders, within allocated clinical load.
• Assist with other clinical loads as needed.
• Partake in allocated administrative duties.
• Adhere to provincial, hospital and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.
• Participate in quality assurance methods.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Follow the correct channels of communication.
• Oversee allocated officials.
• Participate in CPD activities.
• Supervise OT students.
• Exercise care with all consumables and equipment.
• Effective and efficient implementation of clinical occupational therapy services to ensure compassionate and quality Occupational Therapy Services rendered according to the OT scope of practice and Mental Health Care Act.
• Participate in quality assurance projects in Occupational Therapy service delivery.
• Training and supervision to relevant staff and students.
• Participate in intra and inter departmental collaboration with relevant stake holders including the University of the Free State, licensed NGO s and Rehabilitation services.
• Participate in information & risk management in Occupational Therapy.
• Management of allocated resources (consumables and equipment).
• Ongoing professional development in Occupational Therapy Contribute to policy development when required.
• Administrative functions required by the job and the area practice profile.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Completion of community service year in Occupational Therapy.
• Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist independent practitioner.
• Current registration for the period 2026/2027.
• Work exposure or further training & education will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 10 years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• At least 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• At least 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge And Skills:
• Knowledge, skills and competence required: Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel)
• Knowledge of public service legislations, policies, and procedures
• Good written and communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Analytical thinking, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal relation skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Computer literacy will be an added advantage (appears twice)
• Active participation in planned programs/plans to enhance involvement, capacity building, open communication and participative management in the Therapeutic and Medical Support services Division.
• Good record management skills.