
YOLANDÉ VAN DER WESTHUIZEN
PROFESSION REGISTRATIONS
- HPCSA
- SAAA
- ISA
COUNCILS SERVED
- Student Representative Council – University of Pretoria
- 2008: President
- 2007: Marketing Portfolio
- University of Pretoria Senate
- University of Pretoria Institutional Forum
- South African Association of Audiologists
- 2017-2019(current): Marketing
INVITATIONS
- Sivantos Academy 2019 – Malta
- Guest speaker – University of Pretoria 2019: Topic – Audiology in private practice
- Guest speaker – University of Pretoria 2018: Topic – Audiology in South Africa – Status quo
- Sivantos Academy 2017 – Budapest (Guest Speaker)
- Starkey Training Trip 2017 – Canada & USA
- Sivantos Academy 2015 – Singapore
- Starkey Training Trip 2014 – Galapagos Islands & Brazil
- Starkey Training Trip 2011 – Masai Mara Kenya & Zanzibar
- African Youth delegation to China 2007
RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS
- International Conference of Audiology 2010, Sao Paulo, Brazil
- ENT/SAAA Conference 2010, Cape Town, South Africa
- ENT/SAAA Conference, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
PUBLICATIONS & APPEARANCES
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
- International Journal of Audiology
- Auditory and ontological manifestations in adults with HIV/AIDS, International Journal of Audiology, January 2013
- Ent and Audiology News
- Human immunodeficiency virus and hearing impairment Ent and Audiology News: July/ August 2017/ Vol 26 No 3
MEDIA PUBLICATIONS

RADIO & TV
- Groot FM
- Unisa FM
- Groot FM
- Radio X-K FM
- RSG
- Radio Pretoria
- SABC Health Talk
- SABC Raising babies
- CTNG
Hi there!
I am a passionate, out of the box and forward thinking Audiologist that has been in private practice for 10 years. I started of with one practice in 2009, and I currently have 3 practices with an additional school based service delivery model soon to be launched as well as industrial audiology leg .
I am passionate about the industry and about creating public awareness of the importance of hearing care, something that has been severely neglected by the industry as a whole and something that I truly feel can grow a relatively stagnant hearing aid market. I believe in a service and relationship driven model as a tool to success in an ever changing consumer driven market.
I am a driven and responsive individual, interested by challenges and opportunities. I love projects from planning to execution and find tremendous pride and satisfaction in a successful project completed!
EDUCATION
2011
Masters in Communication Pathology
University of Pretoria
• Cum Laude
University of Pretoria
• Cum Laude
2008
Bachelors in Communication Pathology
University of Pretoria
University of Pretoria
2003
Certificate in Entrepreneurial skills
Part Time from 2001-2003
Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys
Part Time from 2001-2003
Potchefstroomse Universiteit vir Christelike Hoër Onderwys
2003
Matric
1998-2003
Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria
• Matriculated with 8 distinctions & Academic colours for 5 consecutive years
1998-2003
Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria
• Matriculated with 8 distinctions & Academic colours for 5 consecutive years
Various
Other courses & Participation
- Mindskills Business Coach
Business coaching 2015-2017 - David Rock – SCARF model
A Brain-Based Model for Collaborating With and Influencing Others - Sivantos academy 2017 – Retail & Sales
- Sales Guru Training course 2019 – Robbie Roberts & Joey Evans
- Sales Guru Training cousre 2018 – Gavin Sharples & Cindy Norcott
EXPERIENCE
Current
Owner & Audiologist
December 2009 – Current
Yolandé vd Westhuizen Audiologists
December 2009 – Current
Yolandé vd Westhuizen Audiologists
2012
Locum Audiologist
Part time from 2011 – 2012
Sonette Maritz Audiologists
Part time from 2011 – 2012
Sonette Maritz Audiologists
2010
Clinical Supervisor & Lecturer
Part time from January 2010 – September 2010
University of Pretoria
Part time from January 2010 – September 2010
University of Pretoria
2009
Community Service Audiologist
January 2009 – December 2009
SAMHS – 1 Military Hospital
January 2009 – December 2009
SAMHS – 1 Military Hospital
PROJECTS
- SAAA Website Revamp & App development manager (in process)
- Involvement in the development of Heardat – CRM system dedicated for audiologists
- Development of Captain Hear’O concept & brand
- The Sounds of Mzansi SAAA Video Development
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJijVD5uwCg - World Congress of Audiology 2018 – SAAA Stand planning, sourcing of sponsorships, execution.
- World Hearing day 2017 Guinness Book of World Record attempt for most hearing screenings conducted in one single day. Sourcing of sponsorships, planning, coordination and execution of event.
Report on the day:
https://audiologysa.wordpress.com/2017/03/06/looking-back-at-world-hearing-day-2017-in-south-africa/
Highlight video:
https://audiologysa.wordpress.com/2017/03/20/world-hearing-day-highlight-video/ - Organisation & Hosting of the first ever SAAA Receptionist workshop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sN7U34EdM_8 - Development of YVDW Audiologists Website & Electronic platforms
- SAAA Ear-Mug Fundraising project
AWARDS
Exceptional Contribution to the Profession of Audiology
2017
Awarded by: South African Association of Audiologists
Telecare Champion
2017
Awarded by: Sivantos South Africa
UP SRC Honorary medal
2008
Awarded by: University of Pretoria Student Council
Golden Medal for academic achievement
2004
Awarded by: Afrikaans Hoër Meisieskool Pretoria