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CHIEF AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 598 260

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSC 30/245

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Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

Salary

R598 260 per annum

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 194

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.

Enquiries

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

Notes

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

Closing Date

2026-09-04T17:00:00+02:00

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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

Key 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

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✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
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The advertised salary band for this post is R 598 260. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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