CHIEF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST GRADE 1

Department of Basic Education

Directorate: District Management & Institutional Governance (Inclusive Education & Special Schools

Reference number: LDoE 308/06/2026
Salary: R598 260 per annum
Centre: Bosele School for the Blind Sekhukhune South District
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Occupational Therapy as recognised by SAQA. Valid and active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Occupational Therapist. Minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the Occupational Therapy field. Competencies. Knowledge and Skills: Have knowledge and understanding of education legislation and policies especially Inclusive education and principles (White paper 6, SIAS etc. In-depth knowledge and understanding of Occupational therapy and treatment of learners at designated schools and Care Centre’s. Must be able to promote inclusive education which includes promoting access to quality public funded education for learners with disability. Should have experience in working as part of a team and collaborating with stakeholders. Should be able to take initiative. work under pressure and problem-solve if and when necessary. Experience in coordinating education and other support for learners with disabilities will be an added advantage. The incumbent will function as part of the District-based Support Team with the specific responsibility of providing transversal outreach services to special schools that include learners with severe to profound intellectual disability (LSPID). Preferably be able to communicate effectively. The job involves travelling, and therefore a valid driver’s licence is a requirement. Functional computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint & MS Outlook).

Duties

As a member of the transversal team. the incumbent will collaborate with team. members in the provision of support to designated schools. Supervisory work to all the therapists or professionals at a school. Support to be provided will include Assessment of LSPID enrolled in the schools; provision of relevant therapeutic intervention to learners and families; monitoring and reporting on these learners’ progress. training on learning programme for LSPID. Monitoring and reporting implementation of the learning programme for LSPID. Training and supporting teachers for proper assessment and therapeutic session. Monitoring and reporting on the implementation of the intervention for therapeutic purposes in designated schools; advocating for access to quality public funded education for LSPID and carrying out administrative functions related to the support provided. Provide support to other learners in the community as and when needed. Support the District in the development, review, implementation of Inclusive Education for the benefit of designated schools and care center’s in the district.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Maupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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