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Occupational Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (5/8th Post)
Overberg District
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Occupational therapist post at Caledon Hospital in the Theewaterskloof sub-district, Overberg District. Suits registered occupational therapists with HPCSA registration and experience, grades 1 to 3.
- Provide occupational therapy care to patients at Caledon Hospital and nearby clinics and healthcare facilities.
- Provide outreach and support to primary health care (PHC) facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub-district, including health promotion and mobility assistive device services.
- You must have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist, and be registered with the HPCSA.
- Grade 1 requires no experience after HPCSA registration for South African qualified staff. Grade 2 requires 10 years and grade 3 requires 20 years of relevant experience after registration (foreign qualified staff have different figures in the advert).
- You need a valid code B or EB driver's licence and must be willing to travel within the sub-district and district. Shortlisted candidates will have a practical assessment.
- No payment is required to apply. The advert does not state a closing date. Enquiries: Dr RJ Liebenberg, (028) 212-1070.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- An appropriate qualification that allows for 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 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:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office).
- Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies.
- Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource- constrained environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Duties
- Provide quality care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities.
- Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub- district.
- Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post.
- Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required.
- Administrative duties and referral to secondary and tertiary hospitals.
- Support to sub-district management while maintaining professional ethics.
- To render a clinical occupational therapy service at district hospital and PHC level.
- Provide health promotion.
- Training and community service interventions.
- Render mobility assistive device service.
- Appropriate financial and administrative management.
- Professional ethics.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr RJ Liebenberg Tel No: (028) 212-1070
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical 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 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 registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status.
- It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.
- Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 289 · open the PDF
POST 36/363: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (5/8TH POST) Overberg District SALARY: Grade 1: R258 201 per annum Grade 2: R301 563 per annum Grade 3: R353 013 per annum CENTRE: Caledon Hospital, Theewaterskloof Sub-district REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for 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 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: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource- constrained environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team. DUTIES: Provide quality care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub- district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required. Administrative duties and referral to secondary and tertiary hospitals. Support to sub-district management while maintaining professional ethics. To render a clinical occupational therapy service at district hospital and PHC level. Provide health promotion. Training and community service interventions. Render mobility assistive device service. Appropriate financial and administrative management. Professional ethics. ENQUIRIES: Dr RJ Liebenberg Tel No: (028) 212-1070 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical 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 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 registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."