• Reference Number : REFS/050233
• Directorate : SPEECH THERAPY AND AUDIOLOGY
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : Grade 1: R413 121.00 Grade 2: R482 499.00 Grade 3: R564 822.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Ms. A. Ntlanzi - Tel No: 012 354 2714

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) certificate. Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology or Bachelor of Speech Therapy) or appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South African (HPCSA) as an Independent Practice Speech Therapist. Proof of registration with HPCSA as an Independent Practice Speech Therapist, Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Tertiary Hospital experience will be added advantage. Speech Therapist Grade 1: No experience required after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service, as required in South Africa. Speech Therapist Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate recognizable experience after registration with HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform community service, as required in South Africa. Speech Therapist Grade 3: A Minimum of 20 years of recognizable experience after registration as a Speech Therapist with HPCSA in the relevant profession in respect of RSA qualified employees who perform community service, as required in South Africa.

Duties :

• To provide patients within the Speech Therapy department with assessment and management of communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders related to psychological, neurological, head and neck cancer, voice, dysphagia. Must have a high interest in dysphagia management. Be able to manage outpatients case load. Be part of be of the multidisciplinary clinics such as neurodevelopmental and early childhood intervention clinics. To complete and submit daily and monthly statistics and reports. Be willing to be part of Provincial workgroups and contribute to the enhancement of the profession in the public service. Assist in adhering, management and upholding Quality assurance. Assist in mentoring of Community service Therapists Attend multidisciplinary meetings within the institution. Provide an opportunity for innovation of services. Assist the manager to procure and follow up on speech therapy assistive devices Assist in reviewing and developing Speech therapy SOPs. Assisting in research development.

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 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 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, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 10-07-2026

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.