Assistant Director - Audiology

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring an Assistant Director- Audiology, based in PORT SHEPSTONE REGIONAL HOSPITAL. This is a permanent post, paying R664,410 a year. How to apply: APPLICATIONS Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone 4240 FOR Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Reference number to quote: PSH30/2026 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

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.
• Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae
• Certified copies - MUST NOT BESUBMITTED WHEN APPLYING FOR EMPLOYMENT. 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.
• NB: APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO UTILISE COURIER SERVICES/ S’THESHA WAYA WAYA or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za
• (COPIES SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY)
• ENQUIRIES Dr. Z.D Adonis (039) 688 6044 or Dr. M.L Jona (039) 688 6184
• APPLICATIONS Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone 4240
• FOR ATTENTION Mr. Z.M Zulu
• CLOSING DATE 13 NOVEMBER 2026

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
• 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.