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Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3
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Employment Type: Permanent
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Reference No: RHS57/2026
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George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health District
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| Appropriate qualification that allows for the registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist. |
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| Availability to work flexible hours if necessary. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. |
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| Good verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the Operating Theatre. |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist OR Speech Therapist and Audiologist. One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech Therapist OR Speech Therapist and Audiologist 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist OR Speech Therapist and Audiologist. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech Therapist OR Speech Therapist and Audiologist 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist OR Speech Therapist and Audiologist. A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Speech Therapist OR Speech Therapist and Audiologist 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 SJ Van Wyngaard, tel. no. (044) 802-4472 |
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| No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a practical. “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 with their job application/on appointment. 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)” |
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| Provide effective speech therapy service for in- and outpatients by assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients within a multidisciplinary team. Providing education and counselling to patients, family and caregivers. Monitoring and reviewing progress. Documenting patient information, patient statistics. Attending ward rounds, discussion, meeting with the multidisciplinary team. Liaising and referring appropriately. Outreaches to other facilities in the Eco System as needed Contributing to service development by monitoring, evaluating and co-ordinating existing services, identifying departmental needs, managing waiting lists, participating in implementing new services and developing management protocols for improved patient care. Assist with management of departmental resources. |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist. |
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Remuneration:
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Grade 1: R 413 121 per annum, Grade 2: R 482 499 per annum, Grade 3: R 564 822 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
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Starting Date:
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5/15/2026 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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.
All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
- 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
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This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
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Closing date: 5/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
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