Speech Therapist

Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Johannesburg seeks a freelance Speech Therapist to begin immediately. This role focuses on diagnosing and treating preschool and primary school children with speech and communication disorders. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Speech Therapy and registration with HPCSA. Strong communication skills and collaborative spirit are essential. Join a supportive work environment emphasizing diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Commitment to diversity

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing and treating children with language and speech disorders.
• Willingness to collaborate with educational staff for an inclusive language environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat language and communication disorders in children.
• Work closely with teachers and school psychologists.
• Document therapy progress and prepare reports.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Independent, well-organised, and empathetic working style

Experience working with preschool and primary school children

Education

Completed degree in Speech Therapy / Speech-Language Pathology

Registration with the HPCSA

Job description

The German International School Johannesburg is an accredited, co‑educational, German school abroad with over 1,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12, offering South African and German school‑leaving qualifications.

The following position is available for a local applicant:

Speech Therapist

Job Description:

To strengthen our educational team, we are seeking an enthusiastic and committed freelance speech therapist (m/f/d) to start immediately, working mainly with preschool and primary school children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnosis and therapy of children with language, speech, and communication disorders
• Focus on prevention and early intervention
• Close collaboration with teachers, the Head of the Phoenix Centre, school psychologists, and assistants. This includes, for example, joint team discussions, parent meetings, or case conferences for the development and implementation of individual support plans
• Consultation and training of educational staff to promote an inclusive language environment in the classroom
• Documentation of therapy progress and preparation of reports

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Completed degree in Speech Therapy / Speech‑Language Pathology
• Registration with the HPCSA
• Experience working with preschool and primary school children
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Independent, well‑organised, and empathetic working style
• Enjoyment of interdisciplinary collaboration

This is a freelance position. While the school provides the facilities, fees are paid directly by the parents of the children receiving therapy. The speech therapist is responsible for managing their own billing.

Why work at the DSJ:

• Commitment to diversity: we are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.
• Supportive environment: we offer an inclusive work environment with various support.

How to apply:

Suitably qualified and experienced candidates are invited to submit a letter of motivation, an abridged curriculum vitae with the names of three references to Mrs Christin Baggott ([e-mail]) by no later than the 21th November 2025.

We reserve the right not to proceed with filling this post. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview or appointment and failure to meet with minimum requirements of the advertised post will result in applicants automatically disqualifying themselves from consideration. Only successful candidates will be contacted. The Deutsche Internationale Schule Johannesburg has processes in place to keep all personal information of applicants confidential. On submitting your application, you consent that we may use your personal information in the recruitment, selection and reporting process. We hereby confirm that we will ensure that your data is protected.

Closing Date

21/11/2025

11 Sans Souci Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa