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Occupational Therapy Technician Grade 1 to 2
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Occupational Therapy Technician post at Metro Health Services, Metro TB Hospital Complex, Grade 1 to 2. Suits people registered or eligible to register with the HPCSA as Occupational Therapy Technicia
- Main duties: help plan, carry out and evaluate occupational therapy activities and programmes in an assigned area, and support the occupational therapist.
- Also: carry out delegated administrative tasks linked to clinical services and department needs, and keep up with new developments in the field.
- Must have: an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Grade 1 needs no experience after qualifying or completing prescribed in-service training. Grade 2 needs at least 10 years of appropriate experience after qualifying.
- Useful knowledge: the PSR model, mental health, substance use and TB. Must be computer literate.
- Based at the Metro TB Hospital Complex. Enquiries: Ms S Abrahams, (021) 508-8305. No payment is required to apply. The closing date is not stated in this text.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa(HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy technician.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge and understanding of PSR model, mental health, Substance use and TB.
- Computer literate.
Duties
Contributes to Occupational Therapy Intervention through planning, implementing and evaluating specified activities and assists OT with OT Intervention and programmes in specified OT Area. Execute delegated admin tasks related to clinical service as well as departmental requirements Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast with the latest developments in the field.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Ms S Abrahams Tel No: (021) 508-8305
Notes from the department
- 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)
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 286 · open the PDF
POST 36/359: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN GRADE 1 TO 2 Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R279 870 per annum Grade 2: R326 352 per annum CENTRE: Metro TB Hospital Complex REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Registration with a professional council: Current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa(HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Experience: Grade 1: None after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy Technician. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after obtaining an appropriate qualification or prescribed in-service training that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapy technician. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and understanding of PSR model, mental health, Substance use and TB. Computer literate. DUTIES: Contributes to Occupational Therapy Intervention through planning, implementing and evaluating specified activities and assists OT with OT Intervention and programmes in specified OT Area. Execute delegated admin tasks related to clinical service as well as departmental requirements Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast with the latest developments in the field. ENQUIRIES: Ms S Abrahams Tel No: (021) 508-8305 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)