EDUCATION THERAPIST (SPEECH AND LANGUAGE): SCHOOL BASED (GRADE 1) is a South African government vacancy at DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Ref No: DOE22/06/2026 (Lingomsolethu Special School) Ref No: DOE23/06/2026 (Khanyisa Cala) Ref No: DOE24/06/2026 (Antos Special School) | closing date: 19 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Salary
R413 121 – R472 359 per annum (OSD)
Requirements
- Degree in Speech-Language Therapy: A recognized Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy from an accredited institution.
- HPCSA Registration: Current and valid registration as a Speech-Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory.
- One Year of Relevant Experience: A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as a Speech-Language Therapist.
- Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6);
- Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy;
- Special Schools as Resource Centres; and Integrated School Health Policy.
- Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs.
- Inclusive Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6);
- Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy;
- Special Schools as Resource Centres; and Integrated School Health Policy.
- Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs.
- Therapeutic assessment and techniques;
- Multi-disciplinary teamwork;
- Preventative and developmental approach;
- Development of training programmes for the SBST;
- Report writing;
- Analysis of data and trends;
- Communication, consultation and facilitation skills;
- Computer literacy;
- Presentation skills and organising and planning.
Duties
- To conduct thorough assessments of learners' speech, language, and communication difficulties, including evaluation of speech sounds, language comprehension and expression, fluency, and voice in the special schools.
- To conduct outreach services to Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools to extend therapeutic support.
- Administer formal and informal assessments and conduct screenings for learners to identify needs.
- Develop and implement individualized and group Speech-Language Therapy plans for learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools.
- Prescribe, issue, and maintain ppropriate assistive devices to support communication.
- Provide relevant information about therapeutic programs to internal and external stakeholders, including School-Based Support Teams, District-Based Support Teams, and parents.
- Assist in the appropriate placement of learners within special schools based on their communication needs.
- Ensure strict compliance with the Code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in all aspects of practice.
- Oversee effective administrative practices related to Speech and Language Therapy interventions.
- Analyse and interpret information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations and/or referrals.
Enquiries
Mr. Putter (Tell: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Notes
Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not downloadable and therefore 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 interview day. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents to HR on or before the interview date. Applicants with foreign qualifications would be required to submit an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) on or before the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) weeks 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). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Persons with disability and people from previously disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. It is the department’s 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. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw 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). NB Please Note: It is the department’s objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the ECDOE EE Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. In filling of these posts gender equity and people living with disability will be highly considered. The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw 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). Enquiries must be directed to the specified contact person. For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R413 121 – R472 359 per annum (OSD)
CENTRE : Ref No: DOE22/06/2026 (Lingomsolethu Special School) Ref No: DOE23/06/2026 (Khanyisa Cala)
Ref No: DOE24/06/2026 (Antos Special School)
REQUIREMENTS : Degree in Speech-Language Therapy: A recognized Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology/Therapy from an accredited institution. HPCSA
Registration: Current and valid registration as a Speech-Language Therapist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is mandatory.
One Year of Relevant Experience: A minimum of one year of experience or relevant clinical experience as a Speech-Language Therapist. Inclusive
Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6); Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy; Special Schools as Resource Centres; and
Integrated School Health Policy. Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs. Inclusive
Education (IE) policies (White Paper 6); Screening, Identification, Assessment and Support (SIAS) policy; Special Schools as Resource Centres; and
Integrated School Health Policy. Functionality of SBSTs and DBSTs.
Therapeutic assessment and techniques; Multi-disciplinary teamwork;
Preventative and developmental approach; Development of training programmes for the SBST; Report writing; Analysis of data and trends;
Communication, consultation and facilitation skills; Computer literacy;
Presentation skills and organising and planning.
DUTIES : To conduct thorough assessments of learners' speech, language, and communication difficulties, including evaluation of speech sounds, language
comprehension and expression, fluency, and voice in the special schools. To conduct outreach services to Full-Service and Public Ordinary Schools to
extend therapeutic support. Administer formal and informal assessments and conduct screenings for learners to identify needs. Develop and implement
individualized and group Speech-Language Therapy plans for learners in public special schools and public ordinary schools. Prescribe, issue, and
maintain ppropriate assistive devices to support communication. Provide relevant information about therapeutic programs to internal and external
stakeholders, including School-Based Support Teams, District-Based Support
Teams, and parents. Assist in the appropriate placement of learners within special schools based on their communication needs. Ensure strict compliance
with the Code of Ethics of the Health Professions Council of South Africa
(HPCSA) in all aspects of practice. Oversee effective administrative practices related to Speech and Language Therapy interventions. Analyse and interpret
information to make decisions regarding the need for therapeutic intervention, engage in multi-disciplinary team discussions and make recommendations
and/or referrals.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Putter (Tell: 040 608 4200) For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.