• Reference Number : refs/024157
• Directorate : SPEECH THERAPY AND AUDIOLOGY(PAEDIATRIC)
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R 397 233.00PER ANNUM (PLUS SERVICE BENEFITS)
• Enquiries : Ms . E Haarhoff Tel No: (011) 933 0269 and Rirhandzu.Mmatli@gauteng.gov.za Tel (011) 933 8174

Requirements :

• Qualification in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology, completion of Community service. Independent practice registration with HPCSA. Current registration with the HPCSA for 2025/2026 Competencies: Knowledge and skills in assessment and management of communication and listening in children with hearing loss. Knowledge and skills in individual speech therapy and facilitation of support groups; family-focused intervention and development of listening and language in children with hearing loss within an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) approach. Preference will be given to candidates with an additional certificate of post-graduate training in Auditory Verbal Therapy and to those who have experience in providing aural (re)habilitation to children with hearing aids and cochlear implants as well as those with experience in ECI. Ability to work in a team and contribute to the planning, organisation and coordination of a clinical service. Ability to engage in solution-based problem solving. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment. Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement.

Duties :

• To provide a complete package of care to children and teenagers with hearing loss, including assessment of communication, and listening; counselling, creation of joint intervention goals with the family; assisting in audiological management of these children; provision of individual and group therapy; facilitation of support groups; report-writing, teacher training. Provision of intervention services in accordance with SACIG (South African Cochlear Implant Group) cochlear implant quality standards, best practice guidelines and engage in clinical research. 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.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 .For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application 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 Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such: ”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 be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require 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 , Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply. CLOSING DATE:

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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.