SPEECH THERAPIST AND AUDIOLOGIST: GRADE 1 -2

Render speech language and audiology therapeutic, diagnostic and treatment procedures. Implement sectional quality assurance as indicated in sectional guidelines Continuous Professional Development as required. Promote and participate in the multidisciplinary approach. Give health education and promote speech, language and audiology services

Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Speech Language Therapy & Audiologist. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa [HPCSA] as Speech Therapist and Audiologist (dual registration) independent practice. Experience for (R413 121.00 ) Grade 1: None after registration as Speech Therapist and Audiologist with the HPCSA. Experience for (R482 499.00) Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate / recognisable experience after registration with the HPCSA as Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Willingness to do after-hour work and be on call including shift work. Computer literacy including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Virtual meeting platforms literacy.

Training in Ethics. Knowledge of STA guidelines and protocols. Ability to use health information for planning. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge of the application of clinical STA theory, practice and ethics. Knowledge of current health & public service legislation. regulations and policies. 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.