This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

CHIEF AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1 (1-Year Contract)

Department of Health

Salary: R598 260 per annum
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as an Audiologist after registration with the HPCSA as an Audiologist or Speech Therapist and Audiologist. Inherent requirement of the job: HPCSA accredited Additional Training in Cochlear Implant Mapping and Rehabilitation. Willingness to work overtime and be involved in research projects at the institution. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Successful completion of the HPCSA-accredited Short Course in Cochlear Implant Mapping and Rehabilitation. Appropriate experience as an audiologist rendering services of Cochlear Implant Mapping and Rehabilitation. Competency in the assessment and management of patients (adults, children and babies) with a hearing loss, in particular severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss. Competency in assessment, rehabilitation and mapping of cochlear implant patients of all ages. Good management, administrative, supervisory, problem-solving, conflict resolution, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills. Competent in Diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing loss. Interest in performing / cooperating in research projects within the Cochlear Implant Programme. Ability to mentor and teach junior staff members and post-graduate students.

Duties

Manage a clinical caseload within the Cochlear Implant Unit, which includes Assessment and management of patients of all ages for cochlear implant candidacy, intra-operative and post-operative testing of implant function, programming (mapping) and rehabilitation of cochlear implant patients. Co-operate, train, consult and collaborate with outside agencies and/or professionals. Assist with the management of physical, financial and human resources in the Cochlear Implant Unit and co-ordination of all administrative activities regarding the patients, clinical area and unit. Supervise staff and train under- and post-graduate Audiology students. Undertake and participate in appropriate research and investigations in area of work.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms J Birkenstock Tel No: (021) 938-4817 / 4825

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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