Education Therapist Specialist - Physiotherapist

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy allowing for registration with the HPCSA.
• Valid, current registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist (proof of registration required.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience post-community service.
• Experience as an Education Therapist will be an added advantage.
• A valid driver’s license is essential for district-wide travel.
• Knowledge and Skills:
• Deep understanding of Inclusive Education policies, including White Paper 6, the SIAS policy, and guidelines for Full- service and Special Schools as Resource Centres.
• Familiarity with the Integrated School Health Policy and CSTL is required.
• Technical Competencies:
• Expertise in therapeutic assessments, preventative approaches, and developmental techniques.
• Ability to conduct discipline- specific research to identify and address district trends.
• Proficiency in report writing, data analysis, and computer literacy.
• Strong presentation, consultation, and organizational skills.

Duties

• Train educators, parents, and staff in early identification of physical barriers to learning.
• Implement capacity-building programmes for School-based Support Teams (SBSTs).
• Conduct assessments and provide specialized, short-term curriculum interventions and direct therapeutic support where necessary.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team alongside the District-based Support Team (DBST) to support learners with high-level needs.
• Manage professional supervision of therapists in Special Schools.
• Ensure all district therapists comply with HPCSA Continuous Professional Development (CPD) policies.
• Monitor and manage the distribution and use of assistive devices across the district.
• Gather data and report on the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and inter-sectoral collaborations.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• NB:
• Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
• View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
• Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
• 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.
• The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
• It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
• The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
• The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
• Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note:
• Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
• Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.