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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3 (6/8th post)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: OD49/2025
  Theewaterskloof PHC Support and Outreach, Theewaterkloof Sub-district, Overberg District
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist.
 
Note:
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 to register 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 in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Overberg District for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Deliver a clinical speech therapy services at health facility level. Provide training. Render community-based speech therapy service. Assist in management of clinical, financial- and human resources. Adminidtrative duties, complete documentation of all services rendered.
 
Enquiries:
Dr RJ Liebenberg, tel no. (028) 212-1070
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills, and computer literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of applicable health legislation, relevant acts and policies. Ability to adapt and work efficiently in a resource-constrained environment.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Speech Therapist with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration as Speech Therapist with the HPCSA 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 a Speech Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist 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 a Speech Therapist in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients and attend meetings and training sessions.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 297 924 - R 240 644 per annum, Grade 2: R 347 955 - R 396 915 per annum, Grade 3: R 407 325 - R 493 131 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
6/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
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.
Closing date: 6/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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