Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Diagnostic)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Diagnostic) posts, based in Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch. This is a permanent post, paying R413,121 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. 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 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 as Diagnostic Radiographer with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Responsibilities

• Provide a radiographic service for paediatric patients and produce diagnostic images of high quality.
• Provide optimal patient care.
• Perform Imaging of paediatric patients in specialized areas.
• Perform CT Scan imaging, Digital Radiography, Fluoroscopy, Theatre, DR Mobiles, Panorex Imaging and Lodox.
• Optimal use and care of equipment and daily quality checks.
• Participate in personal, departmental and hospital in-service and training programs.
• Provide relief duty in absence of the colleagues and provide support to supervisor.

Requirements

• Minimum Educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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.
• 1-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: at least 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 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: at least 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 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: Render 40 - hours per week which includes after-hour services on weekends and night duty rotations as determined by the department.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols
• Knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety
• Provide paediatric radiography service independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of Digital Radiography imaging modalities and medical imaging workflow
• Good computer skills (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Good interpersonal skills and perform effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Comply with National Core Standards requirements
• Good time management
• Knowledge of Picture Archiving and Communication Systems and Radiology Information Systems