REQUIREMENTS:

• National Senior Certificate, Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational therapy that allows for registration with HPCSA as an Occupational therapist. Registration with HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist. Knowledge, skills and Competencies required: Sound knowledge of relevant legislation guiding the provision of clinical health care in the public sector. I.e. Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety, Patients’ Rights Charter, Batho Pele principles, Ministerial priorities, Ideal Hospitals Realisation Framework, etc. Good communication skills, Report writing skills, problem-solving and decision-making, and computer skills. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. A valid driver’s license is an added advantage        

DUTIES:

• Assess, plan and implement Occupational therapy treatment methods within Occupational Therapy services and the other allocated areas of work, including management of cerebral palsy services.
• Perform administrative tasks such as accurate compilation of monthly statistics, clinical audits, report writing, attend and participate in meetings and assist in the development and implementation of protocols and policies.  
• Provide mentorship and guidance to community service therapists and students.
• Implement a referral system and ensure accurate record-keeping standards and quality assurance requirements.
• Participate in the skills development programme of the Department of Health.
• Assist in safeguarding and evaluating the status of equipment and infrastructure with a repair and maintenance programme, as well as stock control management.
• Contribute towards planning, budgeting, procurement processes and exercise control of expenditure within your departmental cost centre.
• Support the supervisor in all transformative changes and additional supervisory tasks as needed.
• Assist in the provision of high-quality Occupational therapy services through the development and implementation of appropriate systems, protocols, quality assurance programs and internal controls.
• Market and promote Occupational therapy services and contribute towards research and training. 

Deadline:28th November,2025