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Assistant Director: Audiology
Closes Friday 13 November 2026
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Management post leading the Audiology department at Port Shepstone Regional Hospital. Suits a registered audiologist with management experience who can run clinical services and budgets.
- Lead the Audiology department, including quality improvement programmes, protocols and guidelines, and monthly in-service training.
- Manage day-to-day clinical services, administration and staff, and carry out staff performance and development reviews.
- Monitor and control all department spending, and represent the department at meetings, including on cashflow.
- Must have Grade 12 or matric, a diploma or degree as an Audiologist, and current HPCSA registration as an Audiologist.
- Must have at least 8 years of experience after registration as an Audiologist, including 5 years of management experience.
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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.
How to apply
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
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Enquiries
Dr. Z.D Adonis Tel No: (039) 688 6044 or Dr. M.L Jona Tel No: (039) 688 6184
Notes from the department
- 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.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 240 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/310: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: AUDIOLOGY REF NO: PSH 30/2026 (X1 POST) 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 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. ENQUIRIES: Dr. Z.D Adonis Tel No: (039) 688 6044 or Dr. M.L Jona Tel No: (039) 688 6184 APPLICATIONS: 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 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. CLOSING DATE: 13 November 2026