Periodic Speech Therapy

Gauteng Department of Health · Gauteng

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Requirements

Senior Certificate Grade 12. Relevant degree: 4 years Bachelor in Speech Therapy. Completed Community Service. Registered with the Health Professional Council of South Africa HPCSA as an independent practitioner Proof of annual renewal.
Computer literacy MS excel, word, PowerPoint & outlook. The candidate should be a dynamic individual who adapts well to change and should be able to work independently within the multidisciplinary team and under pressure. The candidate should be able to manage the required subsections, as well as supervise and mentor students and community service staff.
Sound knowledge and skills in assessment, diagnosis, and management of communication and feeding conditions with evidence based practice. Should be willing to rotate within allocated areas within the hospital paediatrics & adults and offer professional and effective services as per delegated responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong planning, organizational, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to identify departmental needs as well as monitor, evaluate and coordinate existing services and to engage in solution-focused problem-solving and service development initiatives. Appropriate clinical experience in a hospital setting will be advantageous

To provide clinical Speech therapy services to both in and outpatients. Training of other health professionals, Community Service Staff and students. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care. Maintain accurate clinical records, statistics and reports in accordance with departmental and legislative requirements.
Participate in the development of management protocols for improved patient care. Execute all patient and departmental related administrative tasks including data compilation, stock management and submission of required reports. Co-ordinate, supervise and effectively plan relevant education activities and health calendar campaigns.
Actively attend relevant meetings as well as take part in hospital activities and committees. Participate and contribute towards quality assurance activities as well as active engagement in resource acquiring, management and allocation. Administer Performance Management and Development System PMDS and evaluation of junior level staff.

Closing Date : 14-08-2026