Job Requirements
Degree in Speech Therapy plus registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Grade 1: Experience: No experience required after registration. Experience: Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Speech Therapist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Grade 3: Experience: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as a Speech Therapist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Sound knowledge and skill of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in line with speech therapy. Knowledge of departmental administrative tasks. Knowledge of ethical code and scope of practice. Ability to problem-solve, and apply analytical processes to patient care. Supervisory skill for junior staff and students where applicable.
Duties
Provision of effective and comprehensive assessment and treatment for to all patients referred to speech therapy. Management of patients with dysphagia. Comprehensive caregiver training, patient education and counselling on related concerns. Perform outreach services as needed. Managements and assessments of patients with varied medical diagnoses e.g. cerebral palsy/neurological conditions, tracheostomy and genetic disorders. Conduct group work/therapy and or block therapy as identified Confidential and ethical multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients. Administrative work related to patient care: report writing, statistics, meetings, case conferences, legal reports as needed e.g. disability grants, medico-legal work and insurance. Quality improvement initiatives: clinical guidelines, teaching and training, audits (core standards, infection control, ideal hospital, etc). Effective communication with all stakeholders (patients, NGOs, caregivers, etc). Ensure professional development in line with patient care profile. Initiate and propagate health awareness and health education programs. Support the supervisor in all projects and transformative efforts.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid optional and Housing Allowance- Employee must meet prescribed
Location
General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital
How to Apply
Mr S Ramiyad (Speech Therapist & Audiologist) Tel No: (032) 4376244
Please forward Applications quoting reference number to: The Human Resource Management, GJG Mpanza Regional Hospital, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450. Email: GJGMpanzahospital.hrjobapplications@kznhealth.gov.za. Or hand deliver to GJG Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of King Shaka Street, Stanger
Apply Before:
9/4/2026
Reference No:
GJGM03/2026
Additional Information
Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted:
