Assistant Director: Occupational Therapy

Assistant Director: Occupational Therapy

REF NO: HR 4/4/1/98

SALARY : Grade 1: R638 856 – R707 625 per annum, (OSD)

Grade 2: R727 350 – 807 243 per annum, (OSD)

CENTRE : Provincial Office, Eastern Cape

REQUIREMENTS : Undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6) as recognized by SAQA in

Occupational Therapy, Post Graduate Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation will be added as an advantage. Four (4) years' functional experience in Rehabilitation post community service environment of which two (2) years' in supervisory level. Knowledge: Patient care, Rehab Therapy Management, Rehabilitation related Legislation & Regulatory Knowledge & Implementation , Medical Rehabilitation Policy Management, Public Service Act, DeL and Compensation Fund business strategies and goals, Directorate goals and performance requirements , Compensation Fund Value Chain and business processes, Public Service, DeL and Fund regulations, policies and procedures, Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles),Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, PFMA and National Treasury Regulations ,Promotion of Access to Information Act , Constitution Act 108 of 1996 (amended), General knowledge of the Public Service Regulations , Skill Development Act , Regulations and Policies, Employment Equity Act, Labour Relations Act, Health Act, Allied Health Professions Act, Rehabilitation Framework & Policy, Integrated National Disability Strategy (INDS) , COID Act, National Health Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS). Skills: Programme Management and Planning, Stakeholder Development and Management , Clinical Excellence and Advisory, Analyzing & Interpreting Information (Data Analytic), Clinical Vocational Rehabilitation, Coaching and Mentoring , Conflict Management, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Inspire Commitment, People Management, Performance and oversight, Programme/Project Management , Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Service Delivery Innovation, Stakeholder Development & Relations ,Vision & Strategy.

DUTIES : Manage early return to work and community re-integration programmes.

Participate in the development/review of rehabilitation strategy, policies and protocols in accordance with the national legislative framework. Establish and maintain relationship with various internal and external stakeholders. Manage the Disability Management Section.

ENQUIRIES : Dr. B Dunga Tel No: (043) 701 3000

APPLICATIONS : Acting Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag 9005, East London,

0001 or hand deliver at Department of Employment and Labour: No 3 Hill Street, East London. Email: Jobs-EC4@labour.gov.za

CLOSING DATE : 21 November 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 midnight (online)

NOTE : All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and

CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Use the correct email address associated with the post. Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full. Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached. However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F" must be answered and declaration signed. Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required. 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 the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in posession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The Department does not eccept applications via fax. Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law. The requirements for application of Senior Management Services (SMS) include the successful completion of a SMS Pre-entry programme (Nyukela) as endorsed by the National School Government (NSG). Prior to appointment, a candidate should therefore have proof that they have registered for the Pre-Entry Certificate and have completed the course. The cost for Nyukela is at the applicants own expense. The course is available at the NSG under the name Certificate for entry into SMS and the full details can be obtained by following the below link:https://www.thensg.gov.za/training- course/sms-pre-entryprogramme/. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical competency exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which be communicated by the Department, following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be expected to sign a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision. It is the Department's intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)