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Chief Radiographer Grade 1 (Diagnostic: Trauma)
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Chief Radiographer Grade 1 to lead trauma radiography services at a children's hospital. Requires HPCSA registration and 3+ years' diagnostic radiography experience.
- Manage radiographic services in the Trauma Unit, including general radiography, fluoroscopy, mobile radiography, theatre and Lodox imaging.
- Perform advanced CT imaging independently and ensure quality assurance across all modalities.
- Manage radiography and support staff, conduct performance appraisals, and train students and staff.
- Work with paediatric patients in acute medical conditions and rotate through different imaging departments including 24-hour services.
- Must be registered with HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography; minimum 3 years' relevant experience required; competency in advanced CT, radiation protection, and staff management essential.
- Based at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch, Western Cape.
- Salary: R598 260 per annum. No closing date provided in the advert.
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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.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Ms C. Pietersen Tel No: (021) 658-5104
Notes from the department
- 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).
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 182 · open the PDF
POST 35/266: CHIEF RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 (DIAGNOSTIC: TRAUMA) SALARY: Grade 1: R598 260 per annum CENTRE: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch 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. 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).