SPEECH THERAPIST / SPEECH AND AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1

Department of Health; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 495 000 - 826 000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health organization is seeking a Speech Therapy professional to provide comprehensive care for patients with hearing loss. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Speech Therapy & Audiology with HPCSA registration. Responsibilities include assessment and individual/group therapy, counselling, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. The role encourages candidates with additional experience in Auditory Verbal Therapy and holistic treatment approaches. This position is crucial for enhancing the lives of individuals with hearing impairments.

Qualifications

• Independent practice registration with HPCSA.
• Experience providing aural rehabilitation to patients with hearing aids and cochlear implants.
• Prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Provide a complete package of care to patients with hearing loss.
• Conduct assessments, counselling, and create joint intervention goals.
• Facilitate individual and group therapy.

Skills

Assessment and management of communication

Teamwork

Solution-based problem solving

Empathy for patients

Holistic treatment facilitation

Education

Qualification in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology

Post-graduate training in Auditory Verbal Therapy

Job description

Requirements

• Qualification in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology. Independent practice registration with HPCSA. Current registration with the HPCSA for 2025/2026.
• Knowledge and skills in assessment and management of communication and listening in patients with hearing loss.
• Knowledge and skills in individual speech therapy and facilitation of support groups; family‑focused intervention and development of listening and language in children and adults with hearing loss within an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) approach.
• Preference for candidates with an additional certificate of post‑graduate training in Auditory Verbal Therapy and experience providing aural rehabilitation to patients with hearing aids, cochlear implants, and those with experience in ECI.
• Ability to work in a team, contribute to planning, organization, and coordination of a clinical service.
• Ability to engage in solution‑based problem solving, display empathy for patients, promote advocacy, and facilitate holistic treatment.
• Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement.

Duties

• Provide a complete package of care to patients with hearing loss, including assessment of communication and listening, counselling, creation of joint intervention goals with the family, and assistance in audiological management.
• Provide individual and group therapy, facilitate support groups, conduct report‑writing, and provide teacher training.
• Provide intervention services in accordance with SACIG cochlear implant quality standards and best practice guidelines.
• Engage in clinical research.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries.
• Engage in mentoring and audits, comply with performance management processes, and participate in departmental teambuilding and projects.
• Adhere to infection control procedures and assist with maintaining accreditation requirements.
• Participate in departmental research projects.

Application Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E‑Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. Hand‑delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will not be accepted.

The Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. All fields in Part A, Part C, and Part D must be filled. Applicants must not include a question that states “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration” if they lack possession of such.

Application must indicate the post reference number. Shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Personnel suitability checks ‑ criminal, citizenship, qualification verification, directorship, social media, financial, and reference checks ‑ will be conducted before appointment.

Foreign‑qualification holders must furnish an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification is evaluated by SAQA.

Applicants may be subjected to medical surveillance required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Persons with disabilities, people of all racial and gender groups are encouraged to apply.

Practical exercises/tests will be part of the recruitment process to determine suitability. Applicants who do not receive a response within 3 months should consider their application unsuccessful.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

23‑01‑2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have qualification in Audiology or Speech Therapy & Audiology, registration with HPCSA?
• Have you completed Community Service?
• Do you have current registration with the HPCSA for 2025/2026?