Vocational rehabilitation and return-to-work occupational therapy in Johannesburg

Vocational Rehabilitation Johannesburg

Evidence-based vocational rehabilitation to restore work participation, clarify capacity, and support sustainable return-to-work outcomes across Gauteng.

Vocational rehabilitation helps people with injury, illness, or disability return to work, stay at work, or transition into suitable alternative employment.

At Nelisiwe OT Services in Blairgowrie, Randburg, we provide independent vocational assessment and practical rehabilitation planning for individuals, employers, insurers, and referring professionals across Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

Who This Service Is For

  • Employees recovering after injury, surgery, or illness who need structured return-to-work support
  • Employers and HR teams managing capacity, accommodations, or redeployment decisions
  • Insurers and case managers requiring clear vocational recommendations
  • Attorneys needing vocational context alongside functional or medico-legal evidence

What Vocational Rehabilitation Includes

  • Work capacity and employability assessment
  • Job analysis and workplace demand comparison
  • Return-to-work and graded duty planning
  • Workplace accommodation recommendations
  • Practical rehabilitation goals focused on participation in work

Our Process

  • Clarify the referral question and work context
  • Assess functional and vocational ability in relation to job demands
  • Identify barriers, strengths, and suitable options
  • Provide clear recommendations and next-step planning

Service Area

Vocational rehabilitation services are available in Johannesburg, Randburg, Sandton, Fourways, Midrand, and surrounding Gauteng communities, with workplace or home visits arranged where clinically appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Discuss vocational rehabilitation or return-to-work support for your client or organisation.