Health · Circular 29 of 2026
Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (DIAGNOSTIC)
Department of Health and Wellness
Overview
Diagnostic radiographer position at Tygerberg Hospital in Parow Valley, offering salaries from R413,121 to R564,822 per annum depending on grade.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as 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 HPCSA as Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Inherent requirement of the job: Render an after-hour service as part of your 40- hour work week as determined by the department.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of protocols, radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety.
- Good interpersonal skills and perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems and Radiology Information Systems.
- Good communication skills.
Duties
- Provide a Radiographic service.
- Produce diagnostic images of high quality.
- Optimal patient care.
- Safe use and care of equipment.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Assist with training of community service Radiographers and students.
- Participate in continuing professional development activities.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries: Ms B Dreyer Tel No: (021) 938-5918
Notes
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 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 as Diagnostic Radiographer with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. 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 Post 28/215: Assistant Director: Expenditure Analysis and Management Reporting, Salary R487 197 per annum, Centre: Head Office (Cape Town) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 28 dated 07 August 2026 with Ref No: 28/215. Kindly note that the post has been cancelled. OTHER POSTS
Post 29/284, sourced from the DPSA Circular 29 of 2026. Apply directly to Department of Health and Wellness by 28 August 2026, 17:00PM. This is an unofficial index; the advert in the circular is authoritative.
- Location
- Parow Valley, Western Cape
- Salary
- R413 121 – R564 822 p/a
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026, 17:00PM
- Reference
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Apply directly to the department, by the closing date, quoting the reference.