Occupational Therapist (Production)

Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy Production. Registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy Production. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy Production in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy Production in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.

Duties

Attend scheduled ward rounds and meetings. Assessment of all referred clients/ employees in the allocated areas of work. Execution of appropriate treatment and issuing of assistive devices. Referral of clients to next level of care. Implement occupational therapy standards for facilities, service delivery and training for all levels of care in line with occupational therapy standards. Assess patients for assistive devices and reasonable accommodation and complete relevant documentation. Implementation of policies, guidelines and protocols in sections for/related to occupational therapy services. Communication with relevant stakeholders. Comply with standards and ethical requirements a set out by the HPCSA.

PLEASE NOTE THAT SALARY WILL BE ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AS PER OSD POLICY. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.

The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview).

Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer

Department of Health

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

16-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have appropriate qualification that aloows for the required registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy Production? Do you have registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapist Production? Please Notes : Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.