DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Assistant Director: Audiology

Salary or stipendR664 410 per annum. Other benefits: 13th Cheque, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)

The Department of Health is looking for a Assistant Director: Audiology. This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Port Shepstone Regional HospitalApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/310, page 240

Reference number
PSH 30/2026 (X1 POST)
Appointment
Permanent
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
Port Shepstone Regional Hospital

What you will need

  • Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent.
  • Diploma / Degree as an Audiologist.
  • 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.

Experience

A minimum of 8 years’ experience after registration as an Audiologist of which 5 years must be appropriate experience in Management.

Professional registration

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.

Skills and competencies

  • Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound knowledge of clinical and patient managements skills within the discipline.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Sound ethical practice skills.

Key responsibilities

  • 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.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

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 [email protected] FOR ATTENTION : Mr. Z.M Zulu

  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Dr. Z.D Adonis
  • Telephone: (039) 688 6044, (039) 688 6184

Please note

  • NB:
  • 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 241 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.

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