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WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
 
CLOSING DATE : 19 July 2021
 

NOTE : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit copies of their documentation for verification purposes.
These candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time as determined by the department. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department. Kindly note that technical support is only available from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 16.00. Should you experience any difficulties with your online application you may contact the helpline at 0861 370 202. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.
 
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OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST: FACILITY MANAGEMENT (CLANWILLIAM), REF NO: DSD 110/2020 R1
SALARY : Grade 1: R317 976 - R361 872 per annum
Grade 2: R372 810 - R426 291 per annum
Grade 3: R439 164 - R532 959 per annum (Salary will be determined by post registration experience as per OSD prescripts)
CENTRE : Department of Social Development, Western Cape Government
 
REQUIREMENTS Grade 1: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council ofSouth Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; No experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa or A minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. 
Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; or A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence.
Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA in Occupational Therapy; Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy; A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; or A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Occupational Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa; A valid (Code B or higher) driving licence. Recommendation: Experience in all areas of Occupational Therapy; Administrative requirements to ensure efficient running of Occupational Therapy Services. Competencies: Knowledge of the following: Supervision Framework for Occupational Therapist; Human behaviour and social systems and skills to intervene at the points where people interact with their environments in order to promote social well-being; Research methodology; Information and Knowledge Management; Protocol and professional ethics; Therapeutic models and techniques, methods; Relevant legislation, policies and prescripts (norms and standards); Understanding of group / social dynamics, work values and principles; Developing and empowering others; Skills to challenge structural sources of poverty, inequality, oppression, discrimination and exclusion; The ability and competence to assist, develop, advocate for, and empower individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities to enhance their social functioning and their problem-solving capabilities; The ability to promote, restore, maintain, advocate for and enhance the functioning of individuals, families, groups and communities by enabling them to accomplish tasks, prevent and alleviate distress and use resources effectively; Written and verbal communication skills; Proven computer literacy; Systemic analysis and reasoning; Group and individual therapy techniques; Assessment and evaluation tools; Presentation and facilitation skills; Planning and organising skills.
 
DUTIES : Render therapeutic services in groups in collaboration with the Multidisciplinary team in the context of holistic management; Render individual therapeutic services; Continuous Professional Development. Keep up to date with new developments in the occupational Therapist profession; Perform all the administrative functions required of the job.
 
ENQUIRIES : Ms M Jonkerman at Tel No: (021) 826 5972
APPLICATIONS : Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co