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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Speech Therapist Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS147/2024
  Lentegeur Hospital
 
Minimum educational qualification:
An appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as practitioner in Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist.
 
Computer literacy MS Office. Electronic processing of operational statistics. Procurement experien
Appropriate Speech Therapy experience with Intellectual Disability and the management of dysphagia and communication. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Clinicom). Knowledge related to appropriate speech therapy screening, assessment, and treatment.
 
Registration with the Health Professions Council:
Current registration with the HPCSA as a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist.
 
Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through the identificatio
Effectively provide dysphagia and communication screening, assessment, and management services to in-patients and out-patients in the specialist field of Intellectual Disability as well as all other areas in psychiatry. Effectively administer records, data and hospital information related to clients. Make relevant referrals to the best interest of clients. Provide input into development of Speech and Hearing protocols.
 
Experience: A minimum of 9 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration a
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist in respect of RSA-qualified employees. One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy 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 as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist in respect of SA-qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapy 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 as either a Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech Therapist in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Speech Therapist and Audiologist or Speech therapist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
 
Enquiries:
Ms. Nadine Jacobs (021) 3701105
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for similar vacant posts within the Chief Director: MHS for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 376 524 - R 430 512 per annum, Grade 2: R 439 755 - R 501 630 per annum, Grade 3: R 514 785 - R 623 229 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
9/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 10/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
 
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