• Reference Number : refs/057056
• Directorate : Therapeutic & Support Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 413 121.00 – R 472 359.00 p/a
• Enquiries : Ms CK Selepe – 011 812 5232

Requirements :

• Grade 12 and an appropriate qualification in Speech-Language Therapy, Audiology, or Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in the relevant professional category. Applicants must have completed community service and hold current registration with the HPCSA as an independent practitioner. No post-community service experience is required. Applicants must demonstrate knowledge and skills in adult and paediatric hearing screening, diagnostic hearing assessments, and hearing aid fittings, and/or individual speech-language therapy, facilitation of support groups, family-focused interventions, and the development of listening and language skills in children and adults with hearing loss within an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) approach. Competencies include the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, good planning, organising, coordination and communication skills, and the ability to engage in solution-oriented problem-solving. Applicants must demonstrate empathy towards patients, promote patient advocacy, and facilitate holistic patient care. Applicants must also be prepared to undergo medical surveillance, as this is an inherent requirement of the post.

Duties :

• To provide a complete package of care to patient with hearing loss, including assessment of communication, and listening; counselling, creation of joint intervention goals with the family; assisting in audiological management of these patience; provision of individual and group therapy; facilitation of support groups; report-writing, teacher training To conduct adult and paediatric audiological procedures in accordance with best practice guidelines and engage in clinical research. To ensure that clinical resources are maintained according to protocols, which includes biological checks and reporting of faults. To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries. To supervise community service therapists and students. To comply with Performance Management processes. To participate in departmental team building and projects. To adhere to infection control procedures and assist with maintaining accreditation requirements. to engage in solution-based problem solving. To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries. To engage in mentoring and audits. To comply with Performance Management processes. To participate in departmental teambuilding and projects. To adhere to infection control procedures and assist with maintaining accreditation requirements. To participate in departmental research projects.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV and new updated Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application form for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, and signed by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). Please ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended, together with the location/area. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Declaration must be completed and signed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Only online applications will be considered. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Check (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Pholosong Regional Hospital does not have budget for resettlement and S & T claims. Pholosong Regional Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s).

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

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.