Speech & Language Therapist (TB00326)

North-West University / Noordwes-Universiteit; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa seeks a Speech-Language Therapist to enhance clinical practice and contribute to research. The role includes client sessions, assessments, and project development. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and HPCSA registration, with at least one year of community service experience. Strong communication skills and an evidence-based approach are crucial. Join a passionate team in a collaborative environment. This is a 2-year temporary fixed-term appointment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy or related field.
• Registration with HPCSA as a speech-language therapist.
• One year SLT community service experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client sessions, assessments, and treatments.
• Manage client administration and reports.
• Develop workshops and marketing for services.
• Conduct outcome measures of intervention.

Skills

Evidence-based approach

Therapeutic services delivery to children 0-18 years

Computer literacy

Good verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of family-focused intervention

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy

Registration with HPCSA

Job description

Position Summary

Industry: Education & Training

Job category: University and Academy

Location: Potchefstroom

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

About Our Company

NWU

Introduction

NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (POTCHEFSTROOM CAMPUS) | FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES - CENTRE FOR HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE|POSITION NUMBER: TB00326 | VACANCY: SPEECH & LANGUAGE THERAPIST PEROMNES GRADE: T99 | EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 2 – YEAR TEMPORARY FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

Appointing a Speech-Language Therapist to contribute to the clinical practice within the CHHP as well as project development and related research.

Key Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Client sessions, assessments and treatments.

Administrative Tasks

• Client administration, reports, therapy notes.

Project Development

• Workshops/CPD presentations, marketing of services.

Research

• Outcome measures of intervention.

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy / Audiology or Communication Pathology / Logopedics & Audiology / Speech-Language Pathology (NQF level 8).
• Registration with the HPCSA as a speech-language therapist or speech-language therapist and audiologist.
• A minimum of one (1) year SLT community service experience in Speech-Language and Hearing Therapy.

Key Functional / Technical Competencies

• Ability and experience to work from an evidence-based approach.
• Special interest in Early Communication Intervention and feeding disorders and Alternative and Augmentative Communication or Emergent Literacy Development or Neurodevelopmental disorders or parent-implemented intervention or trauma-informed intervention.
• Ability to deliver therapeutic services to children 0-18 years.
• Knowledge of and ability to conduct school readiness and academic accommodation application assessments.
• Knowledge of parent-implemented and family-focused intervention.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use e-media for teaching, studying and communication.
• Demonstration of language proficiency in order to function optimally in the various multilingual environments of the NWU.

Key Behavioural Competencies

• A passion for service delivery and an interest in growing the business of the CHHP.
• The ability to work well independently and also in a multi-professional team.
• Good time management and ability to work well under considerable pressure.

Remuneration

The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.

Contact Information

Enquiries regarding job content may be directed to Prof. Pieter Kruger on 018 299 1737.

Enquiries regarding recruitment process may be directed to Ms. Janine Da Gama on 016 910 3451.

Application Details

Closing date: 12 January 2026

Planned commencement of duties: 1 March 2026

Applications must be submitted online through the official NWU vacancy website. Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.

The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

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