• Reference Number : refs/056803
• Directorate : Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 413 121 – R 472 359 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms S Mbandlwa 011 470 9074

Requirements :

• Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or Bachelor of Speech Therapy. Current proof of registration with HPCSA as a Speech Therapist & Audiologist or as a Speech Therapist. Candidates must be CPD compliant in accordance with HPCSA rules. Sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Speech & Audiology services within a hospital setting. Minimum of 9 months’ experience in a regional, tertiary or academic hospital setting in Paediatrics which must be verifiable. Ability to make appropriate independent decisions and be able to work in a Multidisciplinary team.

Duties :

• To screen, assess and manage patients within the Speech Therapy Department for speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Medical pathologies include cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, syndromes, cleft lip/palate. Must have a high interest in paediatric dysphagia. Be part of multidisciplinary clinics such as Neurodevelopmental, Neonatal follow up, PEG clinic, ASD Clinic and UNHS (Universal Newborn Hearing Screening). Plan and conduct group therapy: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism etc. Work in a multi-disciplinary team. Contribute to the Case Management of CP Litigation Cases in making sure that the hospital complies with the court order. Promotion and marketing of Speech Therapy and Audiology services. Attend and participate in bi-monthly journal clubs and staff meetings. Collect and assist with analysing and interpreting statistics. Contribute to budget planning and cost control, request, repair and maintenance of all therapeutic equipment, speech therapy consumables and assistive devices for the Speech and Audiology equipment. Assist in mentoring community service therapists. Supervise students where applicable. Participate in Performance Management Development System (PMDS). Represent the department at the Speech and Audiology Forum, Cluster meetings and or Rehabilitation Forum as per delegation. Participate in fundraising activities. Participate in Quality assurance and Ideal Hospital Framework Assessments and audits as required.

Notes :

• PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING NOTES CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING. Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. Information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. 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 Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 12-10-2026

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.