• Reference Number : REFS/023867
• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic service
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R397 233.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. K. Maharaj Tel No 011 241 5600

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist (STA) or Speech Therapist (ST). Current registration with HPCSA as STA or ST. Good verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work in a team. Ability to work under pressure in a changing environment. To relieve colleagues as the need arises and work closely with other disciplines. Must have completed community service. The following will be an added advantage: Experience in Alternative Augmentative Communication, Neurological disorders/TBI and Neonatal dysphagia.

Duties :

• Provide effective speech, language and dysphagia services for in-patient and external stakeholders in adherence to the scope of practice this includes (but is not limited to) assessing, diagnosing and treating patients within a multidisciplinary team. Planning and problem solving appropriately. Providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Selecting, issuing and training on the appropriate use of assistive devices. Monitoring and reviewing of patient progress. Documenting patient information, patient statistics. Attending ward rounds, discussions, meetings with multidisciplinary team. Liaising with relevant stakeholders and referring patients appropriately. Contributing to service development by monitoring, evaluating and coordinating existing services, identifying developmental needs, managing waiting lists, participating in implementing new services and developing management protocols for improved patient care. Provide public education regarding feeding and communication difficulties. Contribute towards development and implementation of strategic plans in keeping with the requirements of the institution, Province and National Department of Health by participating in data collection and working within a team to improve Speech Therapy services. Assist with management of resources of the department, namely Human, Finance and Physical resources. Adhere to legislation, regulations, ethical policies, guidelines and protocols at National, Provincial and institution-specific level.

Notes :

• 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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Bheki Mlangeni Hopsital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

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.