Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: 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. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist. Experience: 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Availability to work flexible hours if necessary. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.
Duties
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.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Location
George Regional Hospital
How to Apply
Ms SJ Van Wyngaard Tel No: (044) 802-4472
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
5/29/2026
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Additional Information
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