• Reference Number : REFS/048485
• Directorate : Speech Therapy and Audiology
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 664 410.00 (per annum plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr S. Mabunda TEL: 011 488 4959 Ms. L. Maseko TEL: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in the Speech Therapy and Audiology. Registration with the HPCSA in the Speech Therapy and Audiology. A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in the Speech Therapy and Audiology of which 3 years must be appropriate experience in Management. Skills: Effective communication skills, counselling skills, planning skills, organizing skills, people skills, critical thinking skills, and computer literacy. Knowledge: Understanding of PFMA, Knowledge of the departments constitutional mandate, statistical analysis skills. The following will be added advantage: Health care experience.

Duties :

• Contributing to the rehabilitation services strategic development processes with specific focus on strengthening and development of the speech therapy and audiology. Facilitate the integration of speech therapy and audiology services within priority programmes. Develop/ implement an operational plan for rehabilitation services inclusive of comprehensive and quality speech therapy and audiology programme. Improve independence of people with hearing and communication disabilities as per guideline/ policy. Craft, facilitate and monitor the implementation of various audiology guidelines (e.g. hearing aid fitting protocol OAE, ABR, ASSR screening and diagnostic protocols), dysphagia, AAC and aural rehabilitation protocols, and SOP’s in line with the national and provincial health system. Study, interpret, apply, and give information on legislation and policies in the identified work fields. Engage in continuous professional development and in service training. Liaise/ attend meetings with other stake holders. Involved in research and development in the hospital. Perform all administrative functions: complete daily and monthly statistics. Compile reports and comprehensive record keeping. Maintain physical and electronics records. Coordination and facilitation of activities of the quality assurance programme (including finance asset, and risk management). To engage in mentoring and audits. To apply the latest relevant acts and/ or legislature. To plan the budget in line with estimated client requirements and ensure that production capacity, consumables and non-consumable goods, equipment, and staff are available to achieve agreed output and foreseeable additional demands. To maintain and implement a human resource plan, including recruitment, selection, and appointment. To ensure effective staff utilization. To build effective teams, develop motivation and commitment, and maintain sound labour relations and morale to maximize involvement while minimizing conflict. Improve quality, create continuous improvement of NCS and Ideal Hospital. To participate in and facilitate continuous professional development (CPD) as required by HPCSA.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 08-05-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.