This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
CHIEF SPEECH AND AUDIOLOGIST (COORDINATOR) GRADE 1-3
Department of Health
- Reference number
- ECHEALTH/CSPT-C/ARP/SHRTD/01/06/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R413 121 - R472 389 per annum (OSD) Grade 2: R482 499 - R550 389 per annum (OSD) Grade 3: R564 822 - R683 808 per annum (OSD)
- Centre
- Buffalo City Metro, Cecilia Makiwane Regional Hospital
- Province
- Eastern Cape
- Closing date
- 10 July 2026
- Circular
- No 22 of 2026
Requirements
Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Registration with a professional council: registration with the health professions council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a speech therapist or speech therapist and audiologist an independent practitioner. Proof of current renewal of practice license with HPCSA as a speech therapist or speech therapist and audiologist (dual registration) independent practice. Minimum 3 years’ experience working as a Speech Therapist or Speech Therapist & Audiologist after registering with HPCSA. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Supervisory experience and additional qualifications in the relevant field will be an added advantage. Computer literate, good communication skills, interpersonal skills. Knowledge in relevant policies, protocols and guidelines. Must be Proactive, innovative and a team player. Team leadership skills.
Duties
Provision of effective and comprehensive assessment and treatment to all patients referred to speech therapy and audiology. Assess, plan and implement treatment methods within the management of all speech therapy and audiology disorders. Sound knowledge of assessment and management of patients with varied medical diagnoses e.g. cerebral palsy/neurological conditions and hearing impairment. Confidential and ethical multidisciplinary approach to treatment of patients. Manage human resources and provide clinical support to junior staff. Provide supervision, clinical support and training to students. Provide supervision and training of university students. Implement and contribute to the proper utilization of allocated financial and physical resources. Safeguard and evaluate status of equipment and infrastructure with a repair and maintenance programme. Perform administrative tasks such as accurate compilation of monthly statistics, clinical audits, report writing, attend and participate in meetings and assist in development and implementation of protocols and policies. Participate in continuous professional development activities. Implement quality assurance policies and develop appropriate quality improvement plans. Attend management meetings and forums. Perform all other allocate duties as delegated by Supervisor/Manager.
Where to send your application
must be submitted electronically via email to: Ntombizini.Matshaya@echealth.gov.za
Enquiries
Ms N. Matshaya Tel no 043 708 2121
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.
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