Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/245
CHIEF AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1 (1-Year Contract)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- CentreTygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
- ProvinceWestern Cape
Closing date: Applications closed
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 13–14
- Circular Post
- 30/245
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Centre
- Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
- Salary
- R598 260 per annum
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
Review the complete requirements and application instructions for this vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.
The listed centre is Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley.
The closing date was 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
R598 260 per annum
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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 PUBLIC 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 postgraduate 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.
- Cooperate, 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
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 4 September 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 30/245 : CHIEF AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1 (1-Year Contract)
SALARY : R598 260 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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
PUBLIC
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 postgraduate 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. Cooperate, 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
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.
SALARY : R598 260 per annum
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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
PUBLIC
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 postgraduate 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. Cooperate, 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
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.