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Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (contract end 31 March 2026) (38 Sessions)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Reference No: CWD38/2025
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Stellenbosch Sub-district
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| "Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. |
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| Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Excellent report writing, clinical documentation, recording keeping and referral writing skills. Sound verbal and written communication skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable. Provision of batteries for hearing aids and show good interpretation skills. Adequate technical knowledge and use of a screening audiometer to problem solve. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed. Ability to be flexible and innovative in response to differing client needs and in line with the burden of disease within that area. Applicable therapeutic knowledge and skills within the field of speech therapy and rehabilitation. |
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist. |
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| Current registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist in respect of SA-qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa. |
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| Ms Rochelle Felix tel. no (023) 348-8105 |
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| Provide a clinical speech therapy service to inpatients and outpatients at district hospital or acute level as applicable to the designated work areas. Provide a clinical speech therapy service at primary healthcare level, including transitional care/ intermediate care facilities, and relevant NGO’s applicable to the designated work areas. Perform clinical functions of identification, assessment, treatment, management, counselling and consultation for adults and children with communication disorders (E.g. CVA’s, language, speech, voice and general communication disorders). Assessments of patients with swallowing disorders and appropriate management thereof. Perform basic hearing screening, otoscopy, screening otto acoustic emissions and tympanometry as appropriate and assistance with AAC devices Participate in ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and support to specialist outreaches as applicable to the designated work area. Relevant in-service training and skills transfer at district, sub district and hospital level as applicable to the designated work area including transitional care /intermediate care facilities, and relevant NGO’s. Liaise with other role players with regards to the client’s need and family training and daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. • Effective, efficient and optimal use of resources including the provision of batteries for hearing aids. • Stock taking and ordering of consumables and related admin. • Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague within the ecosystem. |
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| Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 248 per hour, Grade 2: R 290 per hour, Grade 3: R 340 per hour
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Starting Date:
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2/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
- It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
- available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
- bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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Closing date: 3/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
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