OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MENTAL HEALTH) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Southern Western Sub-Structure Office | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
- One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
- Minimum of 21-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
- Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines.
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
- Report writing skills.
- Analytic thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in community Occupational Therapy services.
- Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader.
- Experience in setting up treatment programs within a PHC setting.
- Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices.
- Knowledge of public service acts and regulations.
Duties
- Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the community.
- Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational Therapy field.
- Administrative duties.
- Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work.
- Co-ordination of services in the district.
- Contribution to the awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.
Enquiries
Mr B Van Der Schyff Tel No: (021) 799-1103
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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 to register 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 to candidates 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)”.
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
CENTRE : Southern Western Sub-Structure Office
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an
Occupational Therapist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None after
registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in
respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform
Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational
Therapist. Minimum of 11-year relevant experience after registration with the
HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South
Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 21-year relevant
experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform
Community Service, as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good interpersonal and communication skills. Computer literate (Microsoft
Office). Knowledge of PFMA, Ideal Clinic, and other relevant policies, protocols, and guidelines. Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to
ensure holistic care. Report writing skills. Analytic thinking, independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Experience in community
Occupational Therapy services. Must be proactive, innovative and an independent team leader. Experience in setting up treatment programs within
a PHC setting. Knowledge of mental health legislations and related legal and ethical practices. Knowledge of public service acts and regulations.
DUTIES : Assessment and treatment of community mental health patients. Contribute to the development and implementation of Occupational Therapy programs in the
community. Follow the relevant policies and SOPs within the Occupational
Therapy field. Administrative duties. Develop objectives and action plans for own area of work. Co-ordination of services in the district. Contribution to the
awareness, promotion of mental health, and prevention of mental illness.
ENQUIRIES : Mr B Van Der Schyff Tel No: (021) 799-1103
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral 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 to register 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 to candidates 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)”.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.