Radiographer: Grade 1 to 3 (Diagnostic) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Be responsible for the provision of a patient-centred radiographic imaging service over a 24-hour period, including risk management. Ensure optimal care of equipment, quality assurance and use of suitable radiation protection. Identify and perform the most appropriate diagnostic images of high quality, be responsible for self-development as well as training of staff and students. Provide support to the Chief and Assistant Director regarding day to day activities.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as an Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer 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 as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer 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 as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Knowledge of theatre, mobile, fluoroscopy and general radiography protocols. Appropriate experience in a busy general department with knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety pertaining to radiography. Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems. Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and independently and in a team

Closing date: 2026/02/06 17:00:00