Disability Manager (Assistant Director: Occupational Therapy)

Ref No: 4/4/8/26

Salary: R578 367 – R639 744 per annum (OSD)

CENTRE: Provincial Office: Kimberley

Requirements: National Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy. Post Graduate Diploma in Vocational Rehabilitation will be added as an advantage. Minimum five (5) years' relevant experience post community service. A proven track record in vocational rehabilitation. KNOWLEDGE: DoL and Compensation Fund business strategies and goals. Directorate goals and performance requirements. Compensation Fund Value Chain and business procedures. Customer Service (Batho Pele Principles). SKILLS: Rehabilitation skills, Analytical skills, Business Writing Skills, Required IT skills, Strategic Leadership, Financial Management, Knowledge Management, Service Delivery Innovation (SDI), Planning and Organizing, Problem Solving and Analysis, Decision Making, Accountability, Client Orientation and Customer Focus, Communication, Work Ethics and self-management, Risk Management and Corporate Governance, Environmental Awareness.

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 Manager Section.

ENQUIRIES: Dr IP Jood-Molaolwe Tel: 053 838 1589

Applications: Chief Director: Provincial Operations: Private Bag X 5012, Kimberley, 8301 or hand deliver at Cnr Compound and Pniel Road

CLOSING DATE: 14 July 2023 at 16:00

NOTE/ Instruction: 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 application for employment form must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may 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. A recently updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience) is required. The questions related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered. 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. Foreign qualification must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned instruction/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered. The Department does not accept applications via email or fax. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed 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). 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)