Speech And Language Therapist (Wits Rehabmatters)

Aj Personnel; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Part time

Job summary

WHC operates the Wits RehabMatters unit, delivering speech therapy within adult neuro rehabilitation. The role may be based in inpatient settings and offers flexibility for part-time or full-time hours across 20/25 or 40 hours per week.

The successful candidate will assess patients, develop individualised treatment plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to restore communication abilities and support safe swallowing, independence and participation in daily living.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy.
• Experience in adult rehabilitation and multidisciplinary team working.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and basic IT platforms.
• South African citizen or valid work visa.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and evaluate function to create personalised treatment plans.
• Provide speech therapy services focusing on communication and dysphagia management.
• Educate patients about speech and language pathology and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care.
• Document progress and update treatment plans.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Speech Therapy

Job description

Speech and Language Therapist (Wits RehabMatters)

Main purpose of the job:

• Provide speech therapy services to the adult neuro population

Location:

• Wits RehabMatters - 200 Rivonia Road, Morningside

More About Us:

• At Wits RehabMatters we specialise in multi-disciplinary physical rehabilitation for adults
• We place our Patients and their families at the centre of the rehabilitation journey and aim to restore their identity and enable the fulfilment of their life roles
• We are a team of Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists whose goal is to provide continuous care along the rehabilitation journey from acute treatment to outpatient therapy, and beyond into the community and the workplace
• Our dedicated Speech Therapy team empowers Patients on their recovery journey, focusing on enhancing independent living, developing adaptive strategies, and helping them regain the ability to engage in meaningful activities, ultimately improving their overall quality of life
• This role is likely to be based in inpatient setting (acute or rehab based)
• We are flexible regarding working hours - looking for someone either part time (20/25 hours per week) or full time (40 hours per week)

Key performance areas:

• Assessment and Evaluation: Ability to assess Patients' function and limitations to create personalised treatment plans
• Therapy: Proficiency in techniques to improve communication and understanding, dysphagia assessment and management, promotion of safety, independence and quality of life
• Patient Education: Skills to educate Patients about speech and language pathology and self-care techniques to empower them in their recovery
• Collaboration: Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care
• Documentation: Tracking progress and updating treatment plan

Required minimum education and training:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Speech Therapy
• Experience in adult rehabilitation and multidisciplinary team working
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and basic IT platforms
• South African citizen or valid work visa

Professional Body Registration:

• Current HPCSA registration mandatory
• SASHLA membership desirable

Required minimum work experience:

• 2+ Years relevant experience

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Experience in Adult Neuro particularly is preferable
• Experience with using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) tools and Electronic Fluency Devices is desirable
• Valid drivers license and personal car to enable easy travel between units

WHC, in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto

Closing date: 23 September 2026

Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date