Ultrasound Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Sonographer)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring an Ultrasound Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Sonographer) in Metro Health Services, based in Khayelitsha CHC. This is a permanent post, paying R510,906 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written practical test and oral assessment. 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 to 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive diagnostic ultrasound service at an advanced level with the focus on Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OSG) imaging in Khayelitsha CHC.
• General care of patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Effective administration within the ultrasound unit regarding patient service, appropriate referral as well as equipment management.
• Maintain case records and statistics.
• Actively take part in CPD- program, as a learner as well as In-service training.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Ultrasound Radiography.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiographer in Ultrasound.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA in Ultrasound Radiography in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• One-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Radiography (Ultrasound) in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Radiography (Ultrasound) in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• At least 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Radiography (Ultrasound) in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: at least 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Radiography (Ultrasound) in respect of RSA-qualified employees.
• At least 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in Radiography (Ultrasound) in respect of foreign qualified employees.
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid Code B/EB driver’s license
• Willingness to work overtime
• Willingness to conduct outreaches to local clinics, community day/health centres and communities
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Computer literacy in word processing, data management and analysis
• Ability to work independently and in a team with good interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge of ante-natal, ante-natal Doppler paediatric, gynaecology- and abdominal-ultrasound studies
• Completion of supplementary courses on diagnostic ultrasound and knowledge and interest in teaching in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at both undergraduate and post-graduate level.