Job details

Circular: 33 of 2026
Page No.: 24–25

Circular Post: 33/228
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026

About this vacancy

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.

Applications close on 28 September 2026.

Application and salary information

Salary

Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum
Grade 3: R353 013 per annum

Application route

Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.

Vacancy information

This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.

Centre: New Somerset Hospital
Salary information: Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum
Grade 3: R353 013 per annum

Requirements

13 requirements · official circular text

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 an Occupational Therapist.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 1 year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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: A minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures.
Appropriate Mental Health experience.
Understanding of evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment.
Good communication, organizational and planning abilities.
Computer literacy.

Duties

8 duties · official circular text

Conducting assessment of patients; planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment.
Performing school & home visits.
Attending of ward rounds, team meetings & team assessments.
Development of resources to support interventions.
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, sending referrals to various stakeholders and following up with these persons/organizations.
Report writing, file entries and capturing of daily stats.
Management of material and equipment and ordering of stock.
Participate in academics and departmental training.

Enquiries

Ms K Smith, email: Kayla.Smith@westerncape.gov.za

How to apply

Where and how to submit your application.

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Notes and Z83 guidance

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments 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 for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status”.

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Official source

This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 for reference.

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Original Text

POST 33/228 : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (5/8TH) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum
Grade 3: R353 013 per annum
CENTRE : New Somerset Hospital
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 an Occupational Therapist. Experience: Grade 1: None
after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 1
year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (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 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant
experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health
Professional Council of South Africa (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: A minimum of 20 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health
Professional Council of South Africa (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. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and public service policies and procedures. Appropriate Mental Health
experience. Understanding of evidence-based practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment. Good communication, organizational
and planning abilities. Computer literacy.
DUTIES : Conducting assessment of patients; planning, implementation & evaluation of treatment. Performing school & home visits. Attending of ward rounds, team
meetings & team assessments. Development of resources to support interventions. Liaising with the multidisciplinary team, sending referrals to
various stakeholders and following up with these persons/organizations.
Report writing, file entries and capturing of daily stats. Management of material and equipment and ordering of stock. Participate in academics and
departmental training.
ENQUIRIES : Ms K Smith, email: Kayla.Smith@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also
apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments 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 for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status”.