Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/275
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Overberg District
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closed
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 12
- Circular Post
- 27/275
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: 564 822 per annum
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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
- Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: 564 822 per annum
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
- One-year relevant experience after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA 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 the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the 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’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the 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.
- Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills.
- Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships.
- Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies.
- Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained environment.
Duties
- Clinical Occupational therapy services at health facility level, district hospital and PHC facilities.
- Training of self and other staff members.
- Render community based occupational therapy service in line with community orientated primary healthcare.
- Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services rendered.
- Provide health promotion, training, and community service intervention.
- Render mobility assistive device service.
Enquiries
Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 313-5203
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 17 August 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Applicants apply online: 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 may be required to undergo a competency 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).
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 27/275 : OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 Overberg District
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: 564 822 per annum
CENTRE : Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health
Professions Council (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after
registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA 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 the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the 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’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the 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. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients
and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good communication skills. Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal
relationships. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained
environment.
DUTIES : Clinical Occupational therapy services at health facility level, district hospital and PHC facilities. Training of self and other staff members. Render community
based occupational therapy service in line with community orientated primary healthcare. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services
rendered. Provide health promotion, training, and community service intervention. Render mobility assistive device service.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 313-5203
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be required to undergo a competency 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).
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: 564 822 per annum
CENTRE : Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council as an Occupational Therapist.
Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health
Professions Council (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after
registration as Occupational Therapist with the HPCSA 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 the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the 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’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist in
respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the 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. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/district to consult clients
and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Good communication skills. Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal
relationships. Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained
environment.
DUTIES : Clinical Occupational therapy services at health facility level, district hospital and PHC facilities. Training of self and other staff members. Render community
based occupational therapy service in line with community orientated primary healthcare. Administrative duties, complete documentation of all services
rendered. Provide health promotion, training, and community service intervention. Render mobility assistive device service.
ENQUIRIES : Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 313-5203
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be required to undergo a competency 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).