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POST 08/414 : SPEECH THERAPIST: GRADE 1-3
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
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Requirements
Experience
Grade 1: No experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Knowledge and
Skills
SKILLS: Computer literacy.
Allied Health Professions process. A sound knowledge of clinical theory, practice and ethics relating to the delivery of Speech Therapist services.
Good communication skills (verbal and written).
Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Duties
Conduct examination to patients with speech problems, which may require the use special equipment and tests.
Compile a report on assessment and testing and make referrals.
Provide rehabilitation programmers as part of treatment, which includes counselling and guidance for speech impaired.
Assess the condition of the patients who are unable to communicate effectively due to conditions such as cleft palate, delayed speech or language development or emotional disturbances.
Assess and treatment whose language, speech or voices have been affected by surgery, diseases or disorders of the nervous system or brain damage.
Make follow-up consultation on the conditions of patients.
Coordinate and ensure the promotion and marketing of Speech Therapy services.
Exercise safeguarding of all consumables and equipment.
How to apply
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