CHIEF SPEECH THERAPIST GRADE 1

Department of Basic Education

Directorate: District Management & Institutional Governance (Inclusive Education & Special Schools)

Reference number: LDOE 306/06/2026
Salary: R598 260 per annum
Centre: Setotolwane LSEN School. Capricorn South District
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Speech Therapy and Audiology as recognised by SAQA. Valid and active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience after Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Speech Therapy and Audiology field. Competencies. Knowledge and Skills: Good communication skills. Good Customer Care. Time Management. Group dynamics. working under pressure. Diversity Management. Change and knowledge. Willingness to work after - hours. Knowledge of inclusive Education guidelines and protocols. Ability to use health information for planning. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the application of clinical Speech therapy & Audiology in Education Setting. Knowledge of current inclusive education & public service legislation. Regulations and policies. Knowledge of appropriate assessments and treatment procedures for specific conditions. Good communication. report writing. facilitation. liaison. coordination. networking and decision – making skills. Project management skills and analytical thinking. Functional Computer literacy - MS Outlook. Word. Excel and PowerPoint.

Duties

Render speech therapy and audiology services to all learners in need. Support Educators and support staff on implementation of SIAS policies. Facilitate Screening and assessment of learners for enrolment. transfer purposes. Compilation of medical reports for social grant. Sports and administrative purposes. Compilation of speech therapy monthly reports and statistics of all schools. Compilation of Speech therapy needs for all schools. Stakeholder engagement and participation for advocacy. e.g. disability forums. Facilitate Speech therapy and audiology Assistive devices procurement and management for all Schools. Support SIAS support structures, school-based support teams SBST. District-based support teams (DBST). Provincial & National programs. Training and Support of Junior School-based Therapists and other support staff. Training of school-based. Circuit and District Education officials.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664 and Maupi MJ at 081 530 8921.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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