RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 TO 3 (DIAGNOSTIC)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Centre: Lotus River Community Day Centre
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 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 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.

Where to send your application

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).

Note

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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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