OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Valkenberg Hospital | closing date: 29 June 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 an 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.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of providing intervention for clients with mental health challenges.
- Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts, policies and procedures.
- Understanding of evidencebased practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment.
- Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Duties
- Provide evidence based Clinical Service within a Mental health setting in accordance with prescribed requirements and protocols.
- Conduct assessments and implement treatments plans within allocated areas.
- Administration related to clinical service delivery.
- Ensure effective resource management and general administration tasks.
- Student supervision and training.
- Management of events and projects advocating for mental health services.
Enquiries
Ms. A Gamiet Tel No: (021) 826-5813
Notes
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 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 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 a 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 : Valkenberg 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. 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.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of providing intervention for clients with mental health challenges. Knowledge of applicable health
legislation, relevant acts, policies and procedures. Understanding of evidencebased practice and knowledge of PSR model in a Mental health environment.
Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
DUTIES : Provide evidence based Clinical Service within a Mental health setting in accordance with prescribed requirements and protocols. Conduct
assessments and implement treatments plans within allocated areas.
Administration related to clinical service delivery. Ensure effective resource management and general administration tasks. Student supervision and
training. Management of events and projects advocating for mental health services.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A Gamiet Tel No: (021) 826-5813
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 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 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 a change in registration status).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.