ABOUT US
Zenzela Disability Consulting was established in 2007. Its conception was the effort of a young Occupational Therapist Farzana Gattoo, having worked in the field of disability since 2002 and eager to make a difference in the world of disability.
With the growth in the scope of Zenzela, additional occupational therapists were brought on board to meet her vision. Today, Zenzela provides consultant services to the insurance industry, the Road Accident Fund and corporates seeking solutions to disability equity.
In addition to these consulting services, Zenzela recognises the importance of intervention and offers case management and paediatric therapeutic intervention.
Having consulted with persons from varied socio-economic backgrounds that are typical of South Africa; with a variety of impairments; our understanding of disability encompasses physical impairments, mental or cognitive impairments, and emotional or psychological impairments. We are thus able to confidently understand impairment and disability as it applies in varied contexts.
Our work ethic dictates that we apply our skills and knowledge to fairly and objectively recommend solutions. We value our clientele and excellent service delivery is the key to maintaining our position in the fields that we service.
Our vision is to apply our knowledge and understanding of vocation/occupation in an effort to bridge the gap between disability and employability/functionality.
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OUR SERVICES
Medico Legal
As Occupational Therapists we are uniquely qualified to be able to ascertain an individual’s ability to function in their work role and all other areas of occupation; and to make recommendations to enable and enhance participation.
As such , we have a valuable role to play in assisting the court when determining factors such as loss of income and loss of life amenities. We offer our services to both plaintiff and defence attorneys; and strive to ensure that we maintain our objectivity at all times. Zenzela has been blessed to deliver quality reports in a timeous and professional manner. Not only do we take the guesswork out for the attorney’s, but our conclusions are delivered in a clear and concise manner.
Corporate Consulting
Corporate Consulting Employment Equity Zenzela is passionate about making business sense of disability equity. The Employment Equity Act defines people with disabilities as “people who hav a long-term or recurring physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits their prospects of entry into, or advancement in, employment.” The Act requires the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace; with the implementation of reasonable accomodations to minimise the impact of their impairment on thei ability to do the job.
As Occupational Therapists we have the necessary understanding of impairment, as well as environmental and social barriers; allowing you to facilitate workplace integration in order to promote and corporate environment that is both inclusive and productive.
INSURANCE
The Occupational Therapist’s role in this area is specifically focuses on employability and functional capacity evaluations are conducted to assist the insurer in determining the clients capacity to resume/continue in their current work role.
Standardized assessment and work visits relating to current and alternative occupations.
Services in this division also include case management to facilitate the implementation of reasonable accommodation and other aspect which will enable return to work.
OUR TEAM
FARZANA GATTOO
Founder
Farzana was the founder of Zenzela and the reason that this team of driven and ambitious people is able to work together on a daily basis to ensure the growth of the business and to pursue individual goals and dreams. She is dearly missed by her colleagues; having had a heart of gold and touching all who crossed her path with her infectious enthusiasm for life and Occupational Therapy. The team at Zenzela is privileged to continue to build on her legacy in all spheres of the business; with the same “reach for the stars” attitude that Farzana always encouraged.
NEEROSHA KHAN
Office Manager
Neerosha joined Farzana’s Occupational Therapy Consultancy during its humble Inception and as one of Zenzela’s longest-standing employees; she has had the incredible pleasure of working alongside Farzana; an amazing woman and a remarkable Occupational Therapist.
Neerosha has witnessed Zenzela evolve and is extremely honoured and proud to be a part of this dynamic and exceptional team. Through Neerosha’s keen interest in legal studies and her successful completion of various law modules, she has gained much insight into the role the law represents within the context of medico-legal assessments in particular.
While Neerosha hopes to continue pursuing her studies in the near future, her current objective and vision is ensuring that Farzana’s legacy grows from strength to strength and endures for years to come.
Nadine Hatchett
Nadine Hatchett is an Occupational Therapist with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and health care industry in South Africa and Switzerland. She qualified in 2010 and went on to obtain her Masters degree at WITS in the field of Neurosciences in 2015. After eight years of physical rehabilitation experience, Nadine was eager for a new challenge, one where she could still utilise her skills learnt and implement them in a different environment. She started working at Zenzela, conducting medico-legal assessments and compiling reports, which she has developed a keen interest for. She is excited about the opportunity to work at Zenzela and is passionate about the clients she meets and can help.