Occupational Therapist Grade 1-3

Department: Free State Provincial Government Centre: Free State Psychiatric Complex Hospital Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 - R 472 359.per annum Grade 2: R482 499 - R 550 389.per annum Grade 3: R564 822 - R 683 808 per annum plus 13th Cheque, Housing Allowance, Medical Aid (Optional, Employee must meet the prescribed requirements. Reference: H/O/11/2026 DUTIES Assess and treat all adult or paediatric patients with physical or psychiatric disorders, within 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. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders. Follow the correct channels of communication. Oversee allocated officials. Participate in CPD activities. Supervise OT students. Exercise care with all consumables and equipment. Effective and efficient 117 implementation of clinical occupational therapy services to ensure compassionate and quality Occupational Therapy Services rendered according to the OT scope of practice and Mental Health Care Act. Participate in quality assurance projects in Occupational Therapy service delivery. Training and supervision to relevant staff and students. Participate in intra and inter departmental collaboration with relevant stake holders including the University of the Free State, licensed NGO`s and Rehabilitation services. Participate in information & risk management in Occupational Therapy. Management of allocated resources (consumables and equipment). Ongoing professional development in Occupational Therapy Contribute to policy development when required. Administrative functions required by the job and the area practice profile. ENQUIRIES Mrs. M. Moore Tel No: (051) 4079482/9319 HOW TO APPLY The Department of Community Safety, Roads and Transport to be submitted to: Acting Chief Director: Fleet Management, Cnr Harvey & Rhodes Avenue, Oranjesig, Bloemfontein, 9300 or delivered by Hand at Government Garage Building, Bloemfontein. NOTE Directions to applicants: All applications must be submitted on a New Z83 form, which can be downloaded on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/dpsa2g/vacancies.asp or obtainable from any Public Service Department and should be accompanied by a recent comprehensive CV only; contactable referees (telephone numbers and email addresses must be indicated). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. Each application form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled by the Applicant. The application must indicate the correct Job title, the office where the position is advertised and the Reference number as stated in the advert. Failure by the applicant to fully complete, sign and initial the application form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. Applications on the old Z83 will unfortunately not be considered. Should you be in a possession of Foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Dual citizenship holders must provide the Police Clearance certificate from country of origin when shortlisted. All non-SA Citizens will be required to submit a copy of proof of South African permanent residence when shortlisted. Applications that do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements will not be considered. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, financial checks, qualification verification, citizenship checks, reference checks and employment verification). Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered during the selection process. All successful candidates will be expected to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement within 3 months of appointment, as well as be required to undergo a security clearance three (3) months after appointments. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

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. Work exposure or further training & education will be an added advantage. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Valid driver’s license. Knowledge And Skills: Knowledge, skills and competence required: 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. Computer literacy will be an added advantage (appears twice). 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.