ED Therapist GR 1: Occupational Therapist (School Based): SEN School Social Support at Mpumalanga Department of Education

REQUIREMENTS

• An appropriate recognized qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Registration with the HPCSA as a Therapist in the specific field (Occupational Therapy or Speech Therapy) as well as registration with SACE. Valid driver's license.
• Relevant experience in terms of the OSD to determine the grade of the successful candidate is required if registered with the HPCSA in the RSA as a Therapist who performed Community Service.
• Appointment will be subject to the completion of a vetting/screening process. Applications without proof of registration with SACE would be provisionally accepted, on condition that definite proof of registration be provided prior to appointment.
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

DUTIES

• Function as integral member of the professional multi-disciplinary team dealing with learners with special needs. Provide specific therapy (occupational- or speech therapy) to learners who have perceptual-motor problems, physical and neurological impairment, sensory integration and developmental backlogs.
• Implement prevention and intervention support programmes with regard to learners with special needs.