·       Skills and Competencies Required:

      Behavioral

·       Integrity

·       Honesty

·       Trustworthiness

·       Professionalism

      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

       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

 “If you have not been contacted within 28 days after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.”

“Eskom is committed to equality, employment equity, and diversity. In accordance with the employment equity plan of Eskom and its employment equity goals and  targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.  Eskom reserves the right not to make an appointment to the posts as advertised.  Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply for positions.” 

Eskom is committed to providing a smoke-free environment for its employees and visitors at the workplace.

       Qualification(s): 

·       Honours Degree/ 4-year Degree in Occupational Therapy at NQF8 with 480 credits

·       Professional Registration Body: Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

     Related Minimum Experience:

·       4 years Relevant experience in Occupational therapy and management