We invite applications for this permanent, 25 hours per week Clinical Educator position in the Division of Communication Sciences and Disorders.
The successful candidate will be expected to assist in strengthening and developing the Division, with an emphasis on the Speech-Language Therapy programme.
Contributions will include clinical education, academic scholarship, relevant service delivery, leadership and administrative responsibilities within the division and the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences.

Requirements:

Qualified Speech-Language Therapist with a relevant bachelor's degree
Minimum of 3 years working experience in clinical practice, inclusive of community service
2 years' experience in facilitating clinical supervision/education of university students
Demonstrable experience in adult communication and swallowing disorders and community development practice
Excellent ability to work independently and in teams
Excellent ability to work flexibly
Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
Registered as a speech language therapist /speech language therapist and audiologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa
Compliant CPD status with HPCSA

Advantages:

Relevant Masters qualification
Clinical education or academic administration experience in a Speech-Language programme at a university

Responsibilities:

Clinical education of undergraduate students
Development of practice learning sites for optimal student learning and inter-disciplinary collaborative practice
Scholarship to enhance practice and professional development
Development of relevant clinical education and community practice curriculum
Leadership, administrative and management duties at divisional and departmental levels
Clinical service responsibilities to maintain and develop practice learning sites

The annual cost of employment (25 hours per week), including benefits, is R 559 750.

Closing date: 19 November 2026

Clinical Educator

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