📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWKwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Speech Therapist REF NO: GJGM03/2026 position in KwaZulu-Natal. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: 0 - 2 years • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in KwaZulu-Natal
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Speech Therapist REF NO: GJGM03/2026 are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Speech Therapist REF NO: GJGM03/2026 position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 0 - 2 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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REQUIREMENTS Degree in Speech Therapy plus registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Grade 1: Experience: No experience required after registration. Experience: Grade 2: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Speech Therapist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Grade 3: Experience: A Minimum of 20 years appropriate experience as a Speech Therapist after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Sound knowledge and skill of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in line with speech therapy. Knowledge of departmental administrative tasks. Knowledge of ethical code and scope of practice. Ability to problem-solve, and apply analytical processes to patient care. Supervisory skill for junior staff and students where applicable.
DUTIES Provision of effective and comprehensive assessment and treatment for to all patients referred to speech therapy. Management of patients with dysphagia. Comprehensive caregiver training, patient education and counselling on related concerns. Perform outreach services as needed. Managements and assessments of patients with varied medical diagnoses e.g. cerebral palsy/neurological conditions, tracheostomy and genetic disorders. Conduct group work/therapy and or block therapy as identified Confidential and ethical multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients. Administrative work related to patient care: report writing, statistics, meetings, case conferences, legal reports as needed e.g. disability grants, medico-legal work and insurance. Quality improvement initiatives: clinical guidelines, teaching and training, audits (core standards, infection control, ideal hospital, etc). Effective communication with all stakeholders (patients, NGOs, caregivers, etc). Ensure professional development in line with patient care profile. Initiate and propagate health awareness and health education programs. Support the supervisor in all projects and transformative efforts.
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