ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AUDIOLOGY

Department of Health

Reference number: PSH 30/2026
Salary: R664 410 per annum. Other benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Centre: Port Shepstone Regional Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 13 November 2026
Circular: No 39 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent. Diploma / Degree as an Audiologist. A minimum of 8 years’ experience after registration as an Audiologist of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in Management. Current registration with HPCSA as an Audiologist. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of clinical and patient managements skills within the discipline. Ability to assess, diagnose and manage patients. Good communication skills. Sound ethical practice skills. Knowledge of data verification procedure and budgeting.

Duties

Represent the department on various meetings including cashflow. Monthly in-service training for Audiologists and Community Service staff. Development, implementation and supervision of quality improvement programmes within the Audiology department. Development & implementation of protocols and guidelines in line with local and international standards and best practice. Provide continuous professional development. Monitor and control all expenditure in the department. Conduct employee performance and development system. Cover the day-to-day management, administration and supervising of clinical services. Ensure that audiology services comply with health, safety and IPC regulations.

Where to send your application

Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone 4240. NB: Applicants are encouraged to utilise courier services/ S’THESHA WAYA WAYA or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr. Z.M Zulu

Enquiries

Dr. Z.D Adonis Tel No: (039) 688 6044 or Dr. M.L Jona Tel No: (039) 688 6184

Note

NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications. Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. (Copies should be submitted by shortlisted candidates only). 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. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 30 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 October 2026.