Education Therapist – Speech-Language and Audiologist

Requirements

• RVQ 13/14 qualification in Speech Language Therapy and Audiology as recognised by SAQA.
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Speech Language Therapist and Audiologist.
• Registration with the South African Council for Educators (SACE).
• One-year relevant experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge:
• Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6);
• Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy;
• Guidelines on the development of Full- service/Inclusive Schools;
• Guidelines on the development of Special Schools as Resource Centres;
• Care and Support for Teaching and Learning (CSTL);
• Integrated School Health Policy.
• Skills:
• Therapeutic assessment and techniques; multi-disciplinary teamwork;
• Preventative and developmental approach;
• Development of training programmes;
• Report writing;
• Analysis of data and trends.

Duties

• Assess the learner’s level of functioning to identify barriers to learning based on the Speech Language Therapy and Audiology’ scope of practice:
• Conduct speech-language and hearing screening for the learners; administer formal assessments.
• Analyse and interpret results for better decision making for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals:
• 2) Provide intervention (direct and indirect therapy) relating to barriers to learning:
• Provide direct and indirect services based on Speech-Language and Audiology plan to learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools; prescribe, issue and maintain assistive devices (e.g.
• Fm Systems and Communication Devices); maintain records of Speech-Language and Audiology services, effective administration practices and report to supervisors as required:
• 3) Engage in therapeutic capacity-building programmes and skills sharing on related therapy matters:
• Provide appropriate information regarding programmes offered by therapists to internal and external stakeholders (e.g.
• School Based Support Team, District Based.
• Support Team, parents etc.).
• Promote awareness of the different therapy disciplines; participate in awareness campaigns of different disabilities; provide direct or indirect outreach services when required; engage in continuous professional developmental activities based on the relevant programmes offered in the school; supervise undergraduate Audiology students as required.
• 4) Management of Speech Language Therapy and Audiology equipment and assistive devices:
• Request appropriate and adequate assistive devices and equipment based on learner needs; safeguard assistive devices and equipment; maintain records of material, equipment and the issuing of assistive devices and report faults and maintenance needs of the materials and equipment; participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations.
• 5) Participate in inter- and intra-sectoral networks and collaborations:
• Collaborate and interact with stakeholders (e.g., Department of Health, Department of Social Development, Non-Profit Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, local government, and the broader Community).
• Advocate for learners who experience barriers to learning; liaising with therapists from other special schools and sharing best practices and experiences; liaison with relevant professional boards and tertiary institutions; participate in extra-mural and co-curricular activities.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• NB:
• Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
• View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
• Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
• It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
• The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
• The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
• Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note:
• Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
• Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.