POST 30/145 : SPEECH THERAPIST REF NO: GJGM03/2026 (X1 POST)
Component: Allied Health
SALARY : Grade 1: R413 121 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid optional and
Housing Allowance- Employee must meet prescribed requirements. Inhospitable Allowance 12%.
Grade 2: R482 499 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid optional and
Housing Allowance- Employee must meet prescribed requirements. Inhospitable Allowance 12%.
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum, plus 13th Cheque, Medical Aid optional and
Housing Allowance- Employee must meet prescribed requirements. Inhospitable Allowance 12%.
CENTRE : General Justice Gizenga Mpanza Regional Hospital

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.

ENQUIRIES : Mr S Ramiyad (Speech Therapist & Audiologist) Tel No: (032) 4376244
APPLICATIONS : Please forward Applications quoting reference number to: The Human Resource Management, GJG Mpanza Regional Hospital, Private Bag X10609, Stanger, 4450. Email: GJGMpanzahospital.hrjobapplications@kznhealth.gov.za. Or hand deliver to
GJG Mpanza Regional Hospital, Corner of King Shaka Street, Stanger
NOTE : Directions to the candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months
after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote
representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department).
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026