Chief Education Specialist Ãâ¢ã‚â€ã‚â“ Speech And Language Therapist (lspid)

Requirements

• An appropriate recognized qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Speech and Language Therapist. Current, valid registration with the HPCSA in Independent Practice.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience post-registration with the HPCSA as a Speech and Language Therapist. Driver's License: A valid driver's license is mandatory as the role requires extensive travel within the District. Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for grant monitoring and data reporting.
• Knowledge and skills: In-depth knowledge of Inclusive Education policies (SIAS, White Paper 6). Expertise in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and its application for non-verbal learners with profound disabilities. Ability to take initiative, work under pressure, and apply innovative problem-solving in under-resourced care centre environments.
• Knowledge of safe positioning and modified textures is vital for their safety in care centres. Ability to understanding how sensory processing (e.g., tactile defensiveness or auditory hypersensitivity) impacts a learner's ability to communicate in a noisy care centre. Excellent communication skills.

Duties