SESSIONAL OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Directorate ALLIED DEPARTMENT

Number of Posts 1

Package Grade 1 R273.00 per hour; Grade 2 R273.00.00 per hour; Grade 3 R373.00.00 per hour

Enquiries Ms D Chauke -011 891 7000

Requirements

National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist independent practitioner, plus current registration for the period 2026/2027. Work exposure or further training & education will be an advantage. Experience for Grade 1: 0-5 years, for Grade 2: 10- 19 years and for Grade 3: 20 years. Knowledge, skills and competence required: computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel). Knowledge of the 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.

Key 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.

Notes Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following email address: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za No hand-delivered, faxed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application, but must submit a completed CV and the new Z83 form, obtainable from any Public Service Department or at www.dpsa.gov.za\documents. Applications submitted on the old Z83 will not be considered. Each new Z83 must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as per Circular No. 3 of 2025. Failure to comply will lead to disqualification. Sections A, B, C and D must be completed in full. For Sections E, F and G, where space is limited, applicants must complete the three lines provided in each section before indicating “Refer to CV” or “See attached”, provided the CV contains the required information. All experience listed in the CV must be in chronological order, indicating the employer, position and period of employment in DD/MM/YYYY format. The CV must include names and locations of schools and institutions attended, and information on the Z83 must be consistent with the CV. Applicants must provide at least three (3) contactable references, one being the immediate supervisor. The Department reserves the right to conduct further verification. Failure to submit all required information may result in disqualification. The question in Part F relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment must be answered, and the declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. The specific reference number must be quoted correctly. Only uploaded applications with a signed new Z83 attached will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill the post. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff undergo Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC), which include reference, identity, qualification and criminal record verification. Candidates with foreign qualifications must furnish a SAQA evaluation certificate when shortlisted. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5 of 1993. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments: a practical exercise to determine suitability based on the technical and generic requirements of the post, and an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. TMRH reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process. The Department reserves the right to conduct practical exercises, and candidates must avail themselves for interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department. Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S&T claims. Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Department.

Criteria Questions

• Do you have a National Senior Certificate/Matric grade 12 plus Degree in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist ?
• Do you have a proof of current registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist for the year 2026/2027?