CHIEF RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 (DIAGNOSTIC: TRAUMA)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R598 260 per annum
Centre: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 19 October 2026
Circular: No 35 of 2026

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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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Diagnostic Radiography. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in Diagnostic Radiography after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Inherent requirements of the job: Must be able to work with paediatric patients and be prepared to work with patients with acute medical conditions. Rotate through Trauma / CT / fluoroscopy / theatre / mobiles / general x-rays. Participate in the 24-hour service of the department. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The candidate must have thorough knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety. Full competency in advanced CT scan working independently. Knowledge of paediatric protocols. Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Good interpersonal and supervisory skills and knowledge of the Staff Performance Management System. Good organisational, decision-making and conflict resolution skills; understanding of quality assurance and strong commitment to high service standards.

Duties

Manage the radiographic service in the Trauma Unit. Manage and perform general radiography, fluoroscopy, mobile radiography, theatre and Lodox. Perform advanced CT imaging as required by the department. Training - Be responsible for staff and student teaching and training. People Management - Manage radiography and support personnel, this includes doing their performance appraisals. Care of Equipment - Ensure quality assurance in the department (all modalities) and the use of suitable radiation protection. Engage with vendors with regards to the maintenance of equipment of all modalities. Provide statistics and report on daily activities and equipment status.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Ms C. Pietersen Tel No: (021) 658-5104

Note

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 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 a change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 35 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 2 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 7 October 2026.