EDUCATION THERAPIST SPECIALIST - PHYSIOTHERAPIST

Job Overview

An Education Therapist Specialist - Physiotherapist position is available at the Chris Hani West District Office (Reference: DOE07/08/2026). The role offers an OSD salary grade 1 (R664 410 – R735 930 per annum). Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy, current HPCSA registration, at least 5 years post-community service experience, and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities encompass training staff, conducting therapeutic assessments, supporting inclusive education policies like White Paper 6, and supervising therapists.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy allowing for registration with the HPCSA.
• Valid, current registration with the HPCSA as a Physiotherapist with 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.

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