Audiologist Grade 1 to 3

AUDIOLOGIST GRADE 1 TO 3 is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Garden Route District Office, Western Cape. The closing date is 05 October 2026.

Job Details

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: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology (where applicable in respect of RSA qualified employees).
• 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A Minimum of 11 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 21 years' relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service, as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB).
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
• Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills.
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Comply with National Core Standards and or ideal facility/clinic requirements as applicable.
• Ability to provide Audiology services independently and as part of a team.
• Clinical therapeutic skills including assessment techniques, treatment, discharge planning and follow up as needed.

Duties / Responsibilities

• To provide Audiology services at facility level (hospitals and primary healthcare facilities) and community level in the Garden Route District, inclusive of adult and paediatric patients.
• Assessment, diagnosis, and management of hearing and balance disorders.
• Conducting hearing evaluations, fitting and maintaining hearing aids, providing patient counselling and rehabilitation, implementing hearing conservation programmes, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Provide education and training to healthcare professionals, community health workers and patients and plan audiology related health awareness activities according to the health awareness calendar.
• Daily collection and monthly submission of data as per departmental protocols.
• Effective, efficient and optimal use of resource management such as managing stock and ordering consumables.
• Provide relevant relief duty in absence of a peer colleague and provide support to supervisor.
• Adherence to ethical and professional standards are required.

Application Instructions

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply.

Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

must be submitted on the most recently approved Z83 Application for Employment Form, obtainable from the DBE Website or any Public Service Department/Webpage. Use of the old Z83 Form will result in disqualification.

The Z83 must be completed in full and page 2 duly signed. A clear indication of the post and reference number that is being applied for must be indicated on your Z83.

Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (only). Certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates on or before the day of the interview.

Successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks, qualification and employment verification including social media profiles). Appointment is subject to positive results of the security clearance process.

The successful candidate will be required to sign an annual performance agreement and, where applicable, annually disclose his/her financial interests. All applicants are required to declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest, to disclose memberships of Boards and directorships that they may 4 be associated with.

Applicants, who do not comply with the requirements outlined above, will not be considered. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

Enquiries

Ms B Zandberg Tel No: (044) 803-2700

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 34 of 2026
• Source pages: 212–213
• Open the DPSA circular PDF