The Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD) Recent Job Vacancy

The Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD) is a nonprofit organisation, affiliated to the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa. The Western Cape APD serves as a pro-active forum for the advancement of persons with physical disabilities so as to enable them to attain their maximum level of independence and integration into the community, and is active in the prevention of physical disablement.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Occupational Therapist
Location: George
Opportunity type: Employment
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:
The Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities (APD) seeks to appoint an OT to be based in satellite office in George.The post requires travel between the eight APD branches in the Southern Cape / Karoo region.

Responsibilities:
As part of the multi-disciplinary WCAPD team, support and facilitate the organizational development of APD branches
Develop Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services with focus on services to children with disabilities, Work & Employment services of adults with disabilities and Peer Support services.
Develop and facilitate staff training
Monitor and evaluate services
Lobby & collaborate with key stakeholders

Requirements:

Degree in Occupational Therapy
Valid registration with HPCSA
Valid Driver’s Licence
2 Years’ experience advantageous
Proficient in English & Afrikaans
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

If no communication has been received within 2 weeks from closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Should you not receive a feedback within 14 days after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.

For more about the Western Cape Association for Persons with Disabilities, refer to www.apd-wc.org.za.

To Apply:

[email protected]

Application Deadline: Friday, 7 May, 2021