Occupational Therapist: Grade 1 –2

About the role

The Department of Health (Limpopo) is hiring 3 Occupational Therapist: Grade 1 –2 posts, based in WF Knobel Hospital; Botlokwa Hospital; Tshilidzini Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 a year. How to apply: The circular of advertised vacant posts will be posted on the following websites: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/, www.ldoh.gov.za, www.dpsa.gov.za and Provincial Department social media. Applicants must apply on the following website: https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za/ Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Render Occupational Therapy services that comply with standards and Norms in the hospital and community setting.
• Candidate will be expected to render Occupational Therapy service in adherence to the scope of practice and health protocols.
• Render effective patient centered Occupational Therapy services in the hospital, community and outreach services to schools, ECD centres, special schools and old age homes.
• Compilation of daily and monthly statistics and reports using available departmental tools.
• Participate in Continuous professional development.
• Carry out delegated duties by supervisor or manager.
• Participate in student training and supervision.
• Participate in Quality Assurance Audits.
• Exercise care with all consumables and equipment.
• Manage allocated Resources.
• Participate in promoting and marketing Occupational Therapy.

Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience:
• A National Senior Certificate/Grade 12 /Matric plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Occupational Therapist
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Occupational Therapist
• Experience for Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council [HPCSA] as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience for Grade 2: at least ten [10] years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council [HPCSA] as Occupational Therapist.
• Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Literacy in virtual meeting platforms.
• A valid driver's license except for people with disabilities.
• Knowledge And Skills: Candidate should have a sound knowledge of general Occupational Therapy principles.
• A sound knowledge and application of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Occupational Therapy services.
• Adhere to provincial, hospital and departmental policies, procedures and regulations.
• Knowledge of public service legislation, PFMA, policies and procedure.
• Candidate must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills, strategic planning, organizational skills, leadership qualities and supervisory skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.