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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

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Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: GRD142/2025
  PHC Support and Outreach George Sub-district
 
Enquiries:
Ms B Zandberg, Tel. no. (044) 803 -2700
 
Note:
Short-listed candidates may be subjected to a practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 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 to candidates who apply for the first time for registration. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Garden Route District for a period of 3 months from the date of advert.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
To provide Speech Therapy services at facility level (hospitals and primary healthcare facilities) and community level in the Garden Route District, inclusive of adult and paediatric patients with disorders in speech, language, feeding, swallowing, fluency, voice and cognition within the scope of practice of a Speech Therapist. To provide education and training to healthcare professionals, community health workers and patients and plan Speech Therapy related health awareness activities according to the health awareness calendar. To adhere to departmental rules and values. To work and be part of a multi-disciplinary team. Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols. Effective, efficient and optimal use of resource management such as managing stock and ordering consumables. Complete weekly stats and service reports as required. Maintain own professional development, facilitate in-service training as identified. Manage review of personal performance. Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague and provide support to supervisor.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
A valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills. Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable. Ability to provide Speech Therapy services independently and as part of a team. Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Current registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist.
 
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.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 397 233 - R 454 191 per annum, Grade 2: R 463 941 - R 529 221 per annum, Grade 3: R 543 099 - R 657 507 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
8/1/2025 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: 8/15/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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