The Distribution Division, in the Human Resources Department is looking for an Occupational Therapist as Task Grade P16. Areas of Specialisation: To provide, manage and implement professional consultancy, advisory services regarding occupational therapy (OT) to Eskom employees.

·         Skills and Competencies Required:

 

Leadership 

·         Live the Eskom vision and values

·         Grow people

·         Ignite passion

·         Promote teamwork

·         Encourage the right behaviour

·         Promote open and transparent communication

·         Coaching and consulting 

 

Behavioral 

·         Integrity

·         Honesty

·         Trustworthiness

·         Professionalism

 

Knowledge

·         Occupational therapy (OT) with emphasis on functional capacity assessment and work hardening

·         OT standards, related legislation

·         South African labour and health legislation

·         Organisational human resources (HR) systems, policies and procedures

·         Manage sickness, absenteeism and medical incapacitated employees

·    OT service provider contracts, including eligibility requirements, performance, standards, budget, limitations, scope of service, strength and weakness of the service provider

 

Skill 

·         Engaging and managing key stakeholders in senior positions

·         Presentation and facilitation

·         Excellent written communication

·         Management and execution of large-scale projects

·         Computer literacy

·         Conflict management and resolution

·         Problem solving

·         Analytical

·         Crises management and debriefing

·         People management

·         Project management 

·         Financial management 

·         Negotiation techniques

·        Change management

 

• Key Responsibilities 

·         Provide leadership, guidance and manage functional capacity assessment, work hardening processes

·         and occupational therapy (OT) initiatives.

·         Provide a consultative and advisory role.

·         Manage and monitor external OT service providers.

·         Monitor and evaluate OT services.

·         Identify functional incapacity trends and risks.

·     Participate in health and wellness initiatives.