Medical Physicist Grade 1-3

About the role

The Department of Health (Eastern Cape) is hiring a Medical Physicist Grade 1-3, based in Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R844,128 – R935,049 a year. How to apply: Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: Noluthando.Mthitshana@echealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: ECHEALTH/APL/MED- Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Routine Medical Physics service delivery activities in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Assisting with departmental administration.
• Assistance with equipment tender preparation, evaluation and commissioning.
• Responsibility for the management of the dosimetry, quality assurance and radiation protection functions of Medical Physics in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, with support to Radiation Oncology.
• External Coordination with other institutions in the province or national on Medical Physics activities.
• Attending and presenting at meetings, workshops and CPD activities.
• Operation, monitoring of maintenance, record keeping and care of all equipment and accessories.
• Design and implementation of new protocols.
• Teaching and training skills, radiation protection and handling, transporting and disposal of radioactive materials.
• Ability to solve radiotherapy physics problems.
• Performance of quality control procedures in radiotherapy.
• Provide medical physics support for radiation oncology treatment unit including Sound knowledge of radiotherapy dosimetry equipment, treatment planning acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration and quality assurance.
• Provide medical physics support in radiation oncology treatment planning.
• Participating in the implementation of new treatment techniques.
• Provide radiation protection services and ensure regulatory compliance for the institution.

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Physicist.
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist (Independent Practice).
• Current and active registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.
• Grade 2: 8 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.
• Grade 3: 16 years appropriate after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Be a highly motivated and methodical individual who pays attention to detail with exceptional standards for accuracy.
• Capable of using initiative for problem solving, recognizing the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, research, development and teaching skills.
• Knowledge of statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionizing radiation, particularly concerning diagnostic radiology.
• Potential to develop management skills.
• Skills pertaining to the scope of the profession of medical physicists.
• Understand the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic X-ray and nuclear medicine equipment, computers and software, and have a thorough knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics.