Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (DIAGNOSTIC)

Overview

Diagnostic radiographer position at Lotus River Community Day Centre in the Western Cape, requiring HPCSA registration, with salaries ranging from Grade 1 to Grade 3.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) 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 Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• One year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in the relevant profession (where applicable) 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: A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of protocols, radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety.
• Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable, articulate and able to interact with patients and other staff.
• An excellent work ethic.

Duties

• Render Radiography services.
• Responsible for the smooth running of Radiography services at the Community Health Centre and other facilities.
• Delivery of a professional service to patients.
• Produce diagnostic images of high quality.
• Participate in student training if required.
• Ensure quality assurance and apply radiation protection.
• Perform administration duties as required.
• Provide comprehensive radiography services based on service requirements.

How to apply

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

Enquiries: Ms Z Sambo Tel No: (021) 703-3131, (Lotus River CDC).

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to written/practical and oral assessments. 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. 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 32/333: Assistant Manager Nursing (Primary Health Care) Nomzamo CDC, Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub- structure, Salary R785 568 per annum Centre: Nomzamo CDC advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/333: Post has been cancelled. Kindly note that the advert for the POST 32/331: Deputy Director: Employee Relations (Dispute Resolutions, Misconduct And Litigation) Directorate: Employee Relations, Salary R 932 292 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Centre: Head Office, Cape Town (Stationed on the premises of Stikland Hospital) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 32 dated 04 September 2026, with reference number Post 32/331: Post must be amended to include driver’s licence. OTHER POSTS