Chief Speech Therapist and Audiologist Grade 1 at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with Bachelor ‘s degree in Speech Therapy and Audiology. A minimum of three (3) years of experience post community service as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Current registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist / Audiologist. Supervision and hospital experience will be an added advantage.
• Effective communication skills, counselling skills, planning skills, organizing skills, People skills ,critical thinking skills and computer literacy. Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and department constitutional mandate.

Duties :

• Responsible for the management of a section of speech therapy services, including the implementation and review of evidence-based protocols and procedures, regular clinical monitoring of service provision and the ongoing development of services. Provide, coordination and evaluation of speech therapy and Audiology services for outpatient, inpatients and stakeholders.
• Development and implementation of clinical plans, implement quality assurance measures in the department. Ability to work in collaboration with other stakeholders in health promotion and campaigns. Conduct assessment, treatment of patients and issuing of assistive devices. Study, interpret, apply and give information on legislation and policies in the identified fields.
• Engage in continuous professional development and in service training, Liaise / attend meetings with other stakeholders. Involved in research and development in the hospital. Perform all administrative functions. Complete daily and monthly statistics.
• Compile reports and provide comprehensive record keeping. Maintain physical and or electronic records. Coordination and facilitation of activities of the quality assurance programme (including finance, asset and risk management) engage in mentoring and audits. Comply with performance management processes.

Closing Date : 09-10-2026