Occupational Therapist
Full time @Maraisbutton & Associates posted 2 weeks ago in Health Care Shortlist Email JobJob Detail
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Job ID 206703
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Offered Salary 0
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Career Level Intermediate or mid-level
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Experience 2 Years
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Gender Both
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Industry Health Care
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Qualifications Degree Bachelor
Job Description
This position exists to provide therapy to clients with visual impairments to improve their functioning in daily living activities. This role forms part of the CTSB Rehabilitation team.
These services include, but are not limited to:
- Occupational therapy interventions
- Assessments
- Referrals where applicable
- Skills/activities of daily living
- Job placement (including internal placements and small business unit contracts)
- Skills development
- Participation in awareness programmes
- Participation in support groups
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Occupational therapy interventions including skills/activities of daily living development
- Administer and interpret tests to develop rehabilitation plans for clients
- Provide consultation, support, or education to groups such as parents and teachers
- Assist with instruction on use of assistive devices (training will be provided)
- Provide monthly CTSB reports
- Provide quarterly Department of Social Development (DSD) reports
- Provide reports for funders when necessary
Qualifications and Experience
- Degree in Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in occupational therapy
- Experience in community outreach work
- Experience working with people with disabilities will be an advantage but not a necessity
- Experience with Low Vision clients will be an advantage but not a necessity
- Experience in office administration, report writing and record keeping
- Computer literate (MS Office suite, Internet Explorer and E-mail)
- Ability to prepare presentations to corporate leaders to raise awareness
- Strong communication skills, written and verbal
- A valid driver’s licence is a pre-requisite, except for a person with a visual impairment
Competencies and Behaviours
- Teamwork
- Co-ordination
- Planning and organising
- Accuracy and attention to detail
Personal Attributes
- Friendly disposition
- People’s person
- Team-player
- Compassion
- Integrity
- Confidentiality
Closing Date
Sunday, 11th October 2026
How to Apply
To apply, submit the following to rudayba@maraisbutton.co.za:
- CV and a motivation letter (in Word)
- Contact details of three work-related referees
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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