top of page
< Back

Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3

Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape)

Province:

Western Cape

Salary:

R413 121 per annum

Closing Date: 

November 16, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

293

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

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.

Key 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: A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 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: A minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 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.

WHERE TO APPLY
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click "online applications").

WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form

GOOD TO KNOW
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 293.

Enquiries 

Ms B Zandberg Tel No: (044) 803 - 2700

Need help applying

Jobs sourced from the official DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular. Khumbu Digitals is not affiliated with any government department. Always confirm details in the official advert, and never pay anyone to apply for a government job.

bottom of page