Occupational Therapist Grade 1-3

In brief

**Overview** This is a job description for an Occupational Therapist, available across Grades 1-3, within the Free State Department of Health. The role is based at the Free State Psychiatric Complex Hospital. Successful candidates will be responsible for assessing and treating adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders and will partake in various administrative and supervisory duties. The position offers a salary ranging from R413,121 to R683,808 per annum, depending on the grade, along with benefits such as a 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, and optional Medical Aid. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Assess and treat all adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders within the allocated clinical load. * Assist with other clinical loads as needed. * Partake in allocated administrative duties. * Adhere to provincial, hospital, and departmental policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations. * Participate in quality assurance methods and projects in Occupational Therapy service delivery. * Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, following correct channels of communication. * Oversee allocated officials. * Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities. * Supervise Occupational Therapy students. * Exercise care with all consumables and equipment. * Implement clinical occupational therapy services effectively and efficiently to ensure compassionate and quality services according to the OT scope of practice and Mental Health Care Act. * Provide training and supervision to relevant staff and students. * Participate in intra- and inter-departmental collaboration with relevant stakeholders, including the University of the Free State, licensed NGOs, and Rehabilitation services. * Participate in information and risk management in Occupational Therapy. * Manage allocated resources (consumables and equipment). * Engage in ongoing professional development in Occupational Therapy. * Contribute to policy development when required. * Perform administrative functions required by the job and the area practice profile. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Degree in Occupational Therapy. * Completion of community service year in Occupational Therapy. * Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist independent practitioner. * Current registration for the period 2026/2027. * Experience: * **Grade 1:** * RSA qualified employees (who performed Community Service): None required after registration with HPCSA. * Foreign qualified employees (of whom Community Service is not required): One-year relevant experience after registration with HPCSA. * **Grade 2:** * RSA qualified employees (who performed Community Service): Minimum of 10 years after registration with HPCSA. * Foreign qualified employees (of whom Community Service is not required): Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA. * **Grade 3:** * RSA qualified employees (who performed Community Service): Minimum of 20 years after registration with HPCSA. * Foreign qualified employees (of whom Community Service is not required): Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA. * Valid driver’s license. * Knowledge and Skills: * Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel). * Knowledge of public service legislations, policies, and procedures. * Good written and communication skills. * Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team. * Analytical thinking, independent decision-making, and problem-solving skills. * Good communication and interpersonal relation skills. * Ability to work under pressure. * Active participation in planned programs/plans to enhance involvement, capacity building, open communication, and participative management in the Therapeutic and Medical Support services Division. * Good record management skills. **Who should apply** This role is suitable for a qualified Occupational Therapist with a degree in the field, completed community service, and current HPCSA registration as an independent practitioner for 2026/2027. The ideal candidate will possess a valid driver's license and demonstrate proficiency in MS Word and Excel. They should have knowledge of public service legislation and policies, along with strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and under pressure is essential. Candidates with work exposure or further training and education in Occupational Therapy, as well as general computer literacy, will have an added advantage. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/free-state-department-of-health-vacncies-dpsa-circular-37-of-2026#spani-ref-h-o-11-2026 Source: govpage

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