Disability Officer/Occupational Therapist

Location: X1 East London X1 Mangaung X1 Tshwane X1 e. Thekwini X1 Polokwane X1 e. Nhlanzeni X1 Rustenburg X1 Cape Town Clinical Assessment

1. Conducts comprehensive evaluations to identify patient limitations with respect to cognitive, physical and behavioural abilities
2. Create personalised and realistic therapy goals
3. Designing and implementing evidenced based therapy sessions
4. Provide the necessary support that improve daily living skills and physical or cognitive functions
5. Assess, recommend and training patients on assistive devices, wheelchairs and home or workplace accessibility
6. Design rehabilitation programmes (medical, educational and vocational) to help patients return to work or re-enter society
7. Manage daily patient schedules, meet productivity targets and handle administrative duties efficiently.
8. Ensure clinical certification are current
9. Attend the necessary training and ensure adherence to health, safety and ethical standards Stakeholder Management and Relationships
10. Develop home care plans and train family members, caregivers and employers on how to properly support the patient’s independence
11. Building and maintaining partnerships with other occupational therapists, health care worker, medical specialists and disability organisations to stay updated on new processes and emerging standards
12. Engage internal and external audiences through effective written and verbal communication
13. Encourage and value feedback
14. Establish efficiency channels and databases to resolve stakeholder queries and complaints
15. Collaborate with other internal departments to satisfy other priority stakeholders Reporting and Accountability
16. Maintaining accurate, legally compliance medical records, progress notes and functional capacity reports
17. Update and report on amongst others the departmental operational annual plans, and KPIs, stakeholders’ issues, query management and interventions, internal and external audits and risk
18. Ensuring quality and safeguard reports in place which will include critical incidents, complaints and feedback, registration and intake data, service delivery, academic and workplace accommodations.

Requirements

Qualification

• Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy or Bachelor of Science (Bsc) in Occupational Therapy
• Registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) under the Professional Board for Occupational Therapy, Medical Orthotics, Prosthetics and Arts Therapy Advantageous
• Experience in private or public institutions or NGO’s or funding organisation
• Understanding of legislative and business climate pertaining to disability
• Experience in liaising with various stakeholders
• Experience in the social and health sector projects Experience
• 1000 hours of supervised clinical fieldwork
• One year community service
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in Disability Services or Health Management or Inclusive Education
• 1 to 3 years’ experience in Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Inclusive Teaching
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Package (Ms Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Closing date: 07 August 2026 Should you not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Employment Equity Higher Health is committed to the principles of Employment Equity. In line with our Employment Equity Plan, preference may be given to candidates from designated groups. All appointments will be made in accordance with the organisation’s Employment Equity objectives. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Benefits

5% of CTC

• Medical Aid 5% of CTC
• Retirement Annuity 1,77% of CTC
• Group Life