Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3, based in Garden Route District Office, George. This is a contract post, paying R413,121 a year. (Contract until March 2029) Garden Route District How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 16 November 2026, 17:00PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Responsibilities

• To provide Speech Therapy services at facility level (hospitals and primary healthcare facilities) and community level in the Garden Route District, inclusive of adult and paediatric patients with disorders in speech, language, feeding, swallowing, fluency, voice and cognition within the scope of practice of a Speech Therapist.
• To provide education and training to healthcare professionals, community health workers and patients and plan Speech Therapy related health awareness activities according to the health awareness calendar.
• To adhere to departmental rules and values.
• To work and be part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols.
• Effective, efficient and optimal use of resource management such as managing stock and ordering consumables.
• Complete weekly stats and service reports as required.
• Maintain own professional development, facilitate in-service training as identified.
• Manage review of personal performance.
• Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague and provide support to supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy and Audiology (where applicable in respect of RSA qualified employees).
• 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 10 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols
• Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable
• Ability to provide Speech Therapy services independently and as part of a team
• Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed