Senior Early Intervention Specialist — Lead Therapist

Placements24; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Leadership opportunities

Advanced diagnostic equipment

Professional development budget

Pension fund and medical aid

Parking

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Child Development Specialist focused on Early Intervention in Pretoria. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and delivering therapy to children 0–5 years with developmental delays, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead interventions, mentor staff, and advance best practices in clinical care. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree or higher, is professionally registered, and has extensive experience in early intervention, with strong safeguarding

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Child Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Paediatric Therapy, or related field.
• Professional registration with HPCSA and/or SACE.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in early intervention and child development services.
• Extensive knowledge of developmental assessment tools (e.g., Bayley Scales, Griffiths Scales).
• Proven expertise in one or more therapeutic modalities for early intervention.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and empathy skills for working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive developmental assessments and screenings for infants and young children.
• Diagnose developmental delays, learning disabilities, and other needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized intervention plans.
• Provide direct therapies (speech, occupational, behavioural, play) as per specialization.
• Collaborate with paediatricians, psychologists, therapists, and educators.
• Educate and counsel families on development, strategies, and resources.
• Maintain confidential client records, progress reports, and treatment documentation.
• Supervise and mentor junior specialists and therapists; support professional development.
• Participate in case conferences and community outreach programs.
• Stay updated on latest research and best practices in early intervention.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Therapy expertise

Team leadership

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Master's degree or higher in Child Psychology/Developmental Psychology/Paediatric Therapy

Tools

Bayley Scales

Griffiths Scales

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Child Development Specialist focused on Early Intervention in Pretoria. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and delivering therapy to children 0–5 years with developmental delays, within a multidisciplinary team.

You will lead interventions, mentor staff, and advance best practices in clinical care. The ideal candidate holds a Master's degree or higher, is professionally registered, and has extensive experience in early intervention, with strong safeguarding