SAMBT is looking for a passionate, dedicated Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Practitioner to join our dynamic team. We believe that people who are blind and partially sighted should have the freedom to move through the world independently and with confidence. As our new O&M Practitioner, you will play a key role in turning that vision Read more about We’re Hiring: Orientation and Mobility Practitioner[…]
We have just completed our autumn week consisting of training, meetings, team buildings and fun. Our team of Practitioners each work remotely, independently and rather autonomously, while head office supports them in multiple ways. Our practitioners are not parachuted into an area unsupported. So this one or two weeks a year, is always a special Read more about A Time for Collaboration and Growth at SAMBT Autumn Week[…]
Emmanuel is a pastor. Being blind, he was unable to get to his church on his own. You will be glad to read that this all has changed. These days, Pastor Emmanuel is able to get to his church on his own, including all the Christmas services. “I never need to beg anyone to take Read more about Life still goes on![…]
Sipho used to orientate himself and tried to walk with a rough piece of wood which he had fashioned into a stick, but people would not believe him that he could not see. They mistook his wooden rod for a walking stick. The stick even gave him several callouses on his hand because it was Read more about A Long Cane for Confidence[…]
SAMBT is looking for: a blind or partially sighted person, preferably a graduate, who wants to learn to fundraise and who enjoys running blindness sensitisation workshops. This is a part-time; projected 10 hours a week position. Location: remote work combined with donor meetings, sensitisation events and field trips. This position is for you if: Key Read more about Are you a graduate, who is also blind or partially sighted? We have a part-time job opportunity for you….[…]
SAMBT is looking for a qualified Occupational Therapist with experience in oversight to join our vibrant team in the role of monitoring and evaluation as well as supervision of training. This is a full-time position. Key areas of responsibility: Monitoring and Evaluation Review all client and training data on a regular basis, in order to: Read more about We are Hiring[…]
We are back in the field after the summer holidays, doing that which we do best: bringing life changing independence to people who are blind or partially sighted across South Africa. Zithulele, was one of the people we trained last year. He is blind and works at a local NGO for people with disabilities. When Read more about Life is Easy Now[…]
Twice a year our whole team gets together for some days of learning, meeting and connecting. This week, our learning focus was on working with children who are blind or partially sighted. The workshop was presented Elza Veldsman, and we thank her for sharing her deep knowledge, passion and experience in developing independence skills in Read more about Eyes Wide Shut: Laughs, and Learning![…]
Xoliswa Shozi joined our team of practitioners at SAMBT earlier this year. She graduated top of her class at the College of Orientation and Mobility at SA Guide Dogs a in 2019. Xoliswa is currently working in KwaZulu-Natal, thanks to our partnership with the KZN Department of Health. With SAMBT, she now brings independence to Read more about Welcome to SAMBT, Xoliswa[…]
Jacob met Parishna Ramluckan, our Managing Trustee per chance, while working as an Uber driver some years ago. He made such a good impression with his bookkeeping qualification et al, that when we needed additional capacity, he was the first person she called. With our growing number of practitioners, Jacob adds much needed capacity in Read more about SAMBT Welcomes Jacob[…]
