Chief Occupational Therapist

APPLICANTS WHO APPLIED PREVIOUSLY ARE ENCOURAGED TO RE-APPLY. 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: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. 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 www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. 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.

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy. Registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Occupational therapy after registration with the HPCSA. The following will be added advantage: Experience in managing a subsection.

Assessment and treatment of in and outpatients in the designated subsection. Management of the designated subsection. Evaluation of staff and students. Contribute to research activities. Management of human resource and financial component in subsection. Draw up treatment programmes and protocols in subsection. Good clinical skills in the subsection.

Ms. V. Yip Tel: 011 488 4458

Ms. L. Maseko Tel: 011 488 3711