Speech Therapist Grade 1, 2 Or 3
Department Of Economic Development, Tourism And Environmental Affairs Of Kwazulu-Natal Is An Equal Opportunity, Affirmat (KwaZulu-Natal)
Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital Posted 4 days ago Closes 23 Oct
Type
Full-time
Pay
R413 121 – R683 808 per year
Work setup
On site
Category
Government & Public Service
About the job
22/2026 (X1 POST) Component: PAMS
Department: Department Of Economic Development, Tourism And Environmental Affairs Of Kwazulu-Natal Is An Equal Opportunity, Affirmat (KwaZulu-Natal)
Centre: Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 – R472 359 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 – R550 389 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 – R683 808 per annum
Reference: DPKISMH
DUTIES
Provision of effective and comprehensive assessment and treatment for paediatrics and general speech therapy to services to all patients. Sound knowledge of paediatric dysphagia assessments and management. Comprehensive caregiver training, patient education and related concerns. Perform outreach services as needed, conduct group work/ therapy and or block therapy as identified. Confidentiality and ethical multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients. Conduct home and school visits and other community visits as needed. Administrative work related to patient care: report- writing, statistics. Meeting, case conference, legal reports as needed e.g. disability grants, medico legal work and insurance. Quality improvement plan 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. Support the supervisor in all projects and transformative efforts
ENQUIRIES
Miss TF Mhlongo: Chief Speech Therapist Tel No: (031) 530 1528
HOW TO APPLY
Directives To Candidates: Applications to be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu or Emailed To: [email protected] or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu, 4360. For attention: Deputy Director: HRM
NOTE
The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website- www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 10/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. All 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. Please note that due to the number of applications 183 anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.
What you need
Grade 1: No experience required after registration as Speech Therapist. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration as Speech Grade 3: Therapist. Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration as Speech Therapist. Other Benefits:13thCheque, Medical Aid (Optional), Housing Allowance: Employee must meet prescribed requirements. Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus a National Diploma/Degree in Speech Therapy plus Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist plus Certificate of service endorsed by HR department from previous and current employer will be required only for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidate will have to spend minimum of one year in-service. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Speech therapy paediatric and general diagnostic, therapeutic procedures. Knowledge of departmental administrative tasks, Knowledge of ethical code and scope of practice. Ability to problem solving and to apply analytical process to patient care. Supervisory skills for junior staff and students. Unendorsed valid Code B driver’s licence (Code 08) and Proficient in IsiZulu.