Occupational Therapist

Package

R – R OSD per annum (plus benefits)

• Provide specialist level mental health care, treatment and rehabilitation to clients of all age groups, including prevention, early detection and promotion of mental health and wellbeing.
• Develop and implement community-based occupational therapy rehabilitation services for all ages, applying individual sessions, groups, projects and home/work visits.
• Establish and maintain referral pathways to promote seamless delivery of integrated mental health care services.
• Conduct mental health awareness, promotion and prevention initiatives, including community projects and support groups.
• Identify risk through screening, functional assessment and psychosocial programmes, enhancing opportunities for personal and occupational engagement.
• Build capacity of PHC staff and communities on mental health and substance use related issues.
• Establish and maintain partnerships and intersect oral collaborations with NGOs, government departments, WBPHCOT, Traditional Health Practitioners, faith organisations and other stakeholders.
• Maintain up to date and accurate clinical records, daily statistics and write reports.
• Implement departmental policies and procedures.
• Ensure continued professional development by keeping abreast of the latest developments in the field.

• Appropriate qualification allowing for registration with the HPCSA as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner (proof of current Annual Practice Certificate).
• Grade 1:
  None after registration as an Occupational Therapist.
• Grade 2:
  Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration.
• Grade 3:
  Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration.
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Sound knowledge of occupational therapy practice and ethos.
• Good clinical reasoning and decision‑making skills.
• Knowledge of scope of practice, ethical codes and relevant health legislation, policies and acts.
• Good organisation and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations.
• Basic supervisory skills.
• Understanding of evidence‑based practice, community mental health and substance abuse rehabilitation services.
• Computer literate.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context.
• Knowledge of comorbid physical conditions and their impact on function, including mental health.
• Willingness to occasionally perform duties after hours, e.g. for campaigns.

Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of the Employment Equity Act; therefore, all appointments will be made in accordance with the institution’s Employment Equity targets.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

26-06-2026