Senior Advisor Prof Occupational Therapist

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd seeks a Senior Advisor Prof Occupational Therapist to lead occupational therapy consultancy for employees. The role emphasizes functional capacity assessment, work hardening, and oversight of OT programs within the Distribution Division’s HR department.

The position requires an Honors degree in OT, HPCSA registration, and substantial experience in occupational therapy management. Permanent contract, market-related remuneration, based in Sunninghill with a focus on health

Qualifications

• Honors degree in Occupational Therapy (NQF8) with HPCSA registration.
• Experience in workplace health and safety within South Africa is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversee functional capacity assessment and work hardening initiatives.
• Provide a consultative and advisory role on OT matters.

Education

Honors Degree in Occupational Therapy

HPCSA registration

Job description

Senior Advisor Prof Occupational Therapist

Listing status: Under Review

Apply by: 26 February 2026

Position summary

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Health, Fitness, Medical and Optometry

Location: Sunninghill

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

Introduction

RE-ADVERT: The Distribution Division, in the Human Resources Department is looking for an Occupational Therapist as Task Grade P16. Areas of Specialisation: To provide, manage and implement professional consultancy, advisory services regarding occupational therapy (OT) to Eskom employees.

Skills and Competencies Required

Leadership

• Live the Eskom vision and values
• Grow people
• Promote teamwork
• Encourage the right behaviour
• Promote open and transparent communication
• Coaching and consulting

Behavioral

• Honesty
• Trustworthiness

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
• Management and execution of large-scale projects
• Conflict management and resolution
• Problem solving
• Crises management and debriefing
• People 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.

Qualification(s)

Honors 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’ degree in occupational therapy and management.

“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.”

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