The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a department of the Government of the Western Cape, responsible for providing public healthcare to the population of the Western Cape province of South Africa.
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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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist.
Experience:
Grade1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. One-year 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 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. 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 requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, willingness and ability to travel within the Metro Health Services.
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Adhere to departmental requirements whilst rendering services to in-patients and out-patients within the medical, orthopaedic, surgical and paediatric fields. Ability to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to comply with National Core Standards requirements and appropriate computer skills. Knowledge on conducting comprehensive assessments and postural device assessments.