About OTASA
About the Association
Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa is a nationwide organisation comprising of branches and standing committees in 9 provinces of South Africa, with a membership of over 5000 occupational therapists and occupational therapy students. Its newly formed Professional Body for Management and Leadership holds an Institute for CPD representing practitioner upskilling needs and recognising of expertise of practitioners across the country.
Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa strives to ensure that members consistently receive quality, responsive services that add significant value to their careers. The Association also aims to promote and represent the profession of occupational therapy as a key component of the healthcare sector in South Africa.
Strategic Plan
(2023-Dec 2027)
Our Vision
Occupational therapy as an integral, evidence-informed and relevant force meeting society’s occupational needs in partnership with key stakeholders and the public.
Our Mission
Advancing the dynamic growth of quality occupational therapy with a focus on occupation and a distinct South African identity.
Our Purpose
OTASA represents, supports, strengthens and resources the continually evolving occupational therapy profession.
OTASA Strategic Focus Areas
- Goal 1 Grow membership
- Goal 2 Promote advocacy and representation
- Goal 3 Enhance communications and public relations
- Goal 4 Ensure sound and operational corporate governance
- Goal 5 Strengthen context relevant occupation based practice
- Goal 6 Establish a priority, contextually relevant research agenda
Governance
Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa is governed by a Exco elected by the OTASA Council. The President is the Chairperson of the Council and presides at all meetings of the Association and the Council as stipulated in its Rules and Regulations.
There can be up to ten exco members, and oversight independence in the role of audit, risk and HR is being explored. The COO is an ex-officio member of Exco.
- NPO Act 71 of 1997. Read more here
