Tukiso Matlakala
Speech-Language Pathologist & Audiologist
Westonaria
Summary
A committed and results-driven Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist with over seven years of experience across public healthcare, special education setting and academic spaces. Demonstrated expertise in clinical supervision, multidisciplinary service delivery, and evidence-based practice. Actively engaged in audiology research with a focus on tinnitus management in South Africa. Passionate about improving access to quality hearing healthcare in underserved and peri-urban communities, while contributing to professional development and clinical training.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Clinical Supervisor
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2024 - Current
- Provide structured clinical supervision and mentorship to Audiology students
- Conduct competency-based assessments aligned with HPCSA standards
- Facilitate development of clinical reasoning, ethical practice, and professional readiness
- Support integration of theory into clinical practice within diverse healthcare settings
Senior Educational Therapist
Itumeleng LSEN School
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinate and deliver integrated learner support services (speech therapy & audiology)
- Lead SIAS processes, multidisciplinary collaboration, and caregiver engagement
- Implement AAC systems and support inclusive education practices
- Ensure clinical governance through accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance
- Manage school admission processes and therapy programme coordination
Sessional & Community Service Speech Therapist & Audiologist
Leratong Hospital & Tembisa Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Delivered speech therapy and audiology services to paediatric and adult populations
- Conducted dysphagia assessments and intervention planning
- Performed diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and referrals
- Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams and produced clinical reports
Education
Master of Audiology - NQF Level 9
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
05-2026
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology - undefined
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
01-2017
Skills
Clinical supervision & mentorship
Evidence-based practice
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Programme & service coordination
Clinical governance & reporting
Stakeholder engagement
Project & time management
Patient health education
Patient records administration
Staff and students management
Accomplishments
- Presented at Botswana international audiology conference
- Presented at SASHLA conference
- Published articles at SAJCD and IJA
Timeline
Clinical Supervisor
University of the Witwatersrand
01.2024 - Current
Senior Educational Therapist
Itumeleng LSEN School
01.2020 - Current
Sessional & Community Service Speech Therapist & Audiologist
Leratong Hospital & Tembisa Hospital
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology - undefined
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Master of Audiology - NQF Level 9
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
RESEARCH & ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT
- Master’s research focused on audiologists’ knowledge and management of tinnitus in South Africa
- Actively involved in ongoing research and preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication
- Engaged in evidence-based practice and knowledge translation within clinical settings
COMMUNITY & PROFESSIONAL IMPACT
- Provision of audiology & speech therapy services within underserved and peri-urban communities
- Promotion of accessible, patient-centered audiology and speech therapy care
- Informal mentorship and knowledge-sharing with peers and junior clinicians