POSITION AVAILABLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST
KEY FUNCTIONS:
- Plan and implement a therapeutic intervention programme aimed at evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of each resident
- Identify, plan, prepare and apply therapy to involve residents in activities that cover the areas of personal, interpersonal and leisure, to develop, maintain or improve daily living and functional skills of individual residents
- Build interpersonal relationships and contribute to appropriate interpersonal relations and interaction with staff, managers and residents
- Arrange physical activities at different levels
- Promote continued learning and keep the minds and intellect of the elderly active
- Vocation/Leisure/creative rehabilitation
- Co-ordinate activities relevant to the necessary stimulation of the residents
- Assist with preparation for functions as part of the broader Recreation Team
- Co-ordinate and manage the staff of the OT Department
- Administrative and other functions relating to the OT Department
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES:
- A recognised qualification as an occupational therapist
- At least three years of experience as an occupational therapist
- Experience in the field of substance use disorder is an added advantage
- Good communication skills
- Good assessment and analytical skills
- Patience and empathy
- Ability to organise activities and social events
- Registration with the Health Professional Council of Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants in South Africa
Rand Aid is committed to employment equity, and appointments are made in accordance with the EE Act and Rand Aid policies and its EE Plan.
If you have not received a response within three months after submission of your application, you have not been successful.
Rand Aid reserves the right not to make an appointment and to withdraw any vacancy at any time.
Please email your CV, ID, proof of qualifications and/or registration to Khanyisile Seleka at kseleka@randaid.co.za by 18 June 2026.