Chief Audiologist (Cape Town)
We are a well-established Audiology Group located in the European Union seeking an innovative Chief Audiologist to lead our in-person Audiology Clinical practices based in Cape Town. If you’re passionate about helping to transform the lives of people with hearing loss, this is your chance to lead our drive in South Africa into a new era in Audiology.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage our Cape Town clinics (advice, consultation, fittings and after-sales) including online diagnostics, sales, and support for rural and urban clients.
- Sales Leadership: Drive multi-channel sales, clinic walk-ins and e-commerce.
- Tech Integration: Utilising our fast-developing multi-channel marketing and mobile platforms to reach more customers.
- Launch Execution: This key position requires a high degree of autonomy. Reporting to our European-based Managing Director you will work closely with our world-class team to deliver a fast, attractive and competitive solution to reach more people with hearing loss.
- General Management: Full profit centre responsibility.
Desired Experience & Qualifications
- 7+ years’ Audiology experience.
- HPCSA-registered (valid and current certification).
- Proven skills in hearing aid advice, consultation, fittings and after-sales care.
- Strong sales track record.
- Familiarity with e-commerce or digital marketing.
- Tech-savvy, entrepreneurial, thrives with challenges, ready to lead this venture.
Profit sharing agreement, final interview and training held at our Company EU Clinics.
1. Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology:
Desirable: Master’s Degree in Audiology
2. Professional Registration
HPCSA Registration:
Verification: Candidate must provide HPCSA number and proof of good standing.
Desirable: Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser status (recognized by HPCSA or industry bodies).
3. Experience Requirements
Minimum Experience: 7+ years in clinical audiology.
Clinical Expertise: Proven track record in diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting, and patient counselling across diverse groups (adults, elderly, pediatric).
Sales Experience: Demonstrated ability to sell hearing aids.
Leadership: At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Private practice experience.
4. Skills and Competencies
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in audiometric testing, fitting and programming modern hearing aids.
Sales and Business Acumen: Ability to drive multi-channel sales. Full understanding of clinic operations.
Leadership and Innovation: Proven ability to lead a team. Entrepreneurial mindset.
Soft Skills: Excellent communication for patient counseling and virtual engagement. Adaptability to pivot between in-person and digital environments.
5. Legal and Practical Requirements
South African Citizenship or Work Permit: Must be legally eligible to work as an Audiologist in South Africa.
Professional Development: Proof of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) points, as required by HPCSA (30 points every 2 years). Membership in the South African Association of Audiologists (SAAA) is a plus.
Valid driver’s license. Clean professional record.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From R600 000,00 per year
Work Location: In person
