Occupational Therapist Programme Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Johannesburg is seeking an Occupational Therapist Programme Manager to lead programs at a new Homeless Support Centre. The role involves managing various recovery groups, conducting assessments, and collaborating with service delivery staff. Applicants must be qualified Occupational Therapists with experience in addiction and group facilitation. This is a full-time, onsite position offered initially as a one-year contract with a passion for the organization's mission required.

Qualifications

• HPCSA registration up-to-date; experience in addiction field.
• Competent in managing groups and carrying out assessments.
• Creative and resilient in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Run daily activity groups for clients living on the street.
• Oversee voucher earning programme and train staff.
• Create referral networks for health services.

Skills

Group facilitation

Bio-psycho-social assessments

Intervention planning

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Occupational Therapist

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Occupational Therapist Programme Manager

Overview

A new position has opened for an Occupational Therapist to join the U-turn team in Johannesburg, Linden, leading the programmes at the new Homeless Support centre. This is a full-time onsite role, initially offered as a one-year contract.

Job Details

• Deadline: 30 September 2025
• Region: Johannesburg - Linden
• Type of employment: Full time
• Work Location: In person
• Expected Start Date: 2025/09/01

Summary

The Occupational Therapist will head the group programmes (activity and recovery groups) and conduct individual assessments, treatment and referrals to appropriate services. They will work alongside a Centre Manager and service delivery staff to maintain a holistic, therapeutic environment. After progression through the first two phases of the U-turn intervention model, clients may be referred to the U-turn Work-readiness programme for secondary and tertiary interventions.

Responsibilities

• Run daily activity groups with clients who are still living on the street and may be in active addiction
• Conduct bio-psycho-social assessments with regular attendees ready to commit to the programme
• Case-manage enrolled clients, ensuring accountability to programme goals and facilitating access to necessary services
• Oversee the voucher earning programme with meaningful, gradable tasks
• Train staff to run the Voucher Earning programme effectively
• Run Recovery skills groups and complete bio-psychosocial assessments for clients joining the recovery programme; case-manage their journey and link to appropriate services
• Work-readiness: supervise peer-interns’ work-practice and train them on group facilitation and understanding of addiction
• Create referral networks for accommodation, medical and mental health treatment
• Contribute to planning and record-keeping systems to ensure continuous improvement
• Oversee change-readiness and Rehab Support programmes at the centre

Qualifications And Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist with up-to-date HPCSA registration; experience in addiction field and harm-reduction principles
• Competent in group facilitation
• Competent in bio-psychosocial assessments and developing intervention plans based on client needs
• Driver's license

Personal Attributes

• Passion for U-turn’s mission and values
• Strong leadership with a collaborative mindset
• Adaptability and resilience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Empathetic with ability to maintain emotional boundaries with highly marginalised individuals
• Creative with strong problem-solving skills and organisational fit
• If in recovery, actively engaged in ongoing recovery and accountability practices
• If employed as a Professional, affiliation with a professional board and ongoing development; Gospel orientation with community involvement

How to apply

Candidates should apply online at [e-mail]. Include a letter of motivation approximately one page outlining why you would like to work at U-turn and how you fulfil the required knowledge and skills.

Please note that applications without a letter of motivation will not be considered. If you have not heard from us within four weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Date posted: 07 August 2025

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