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Head Clinical Unit Grade 1 (Radiology)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Head of the Radiology clinical unit at George Regional Hospital. Suits a registered HPCSA Medical Specialist in Radiology with at least 3 years' experience after registration and management experience
- Manage the performance of a 24/7 Radiology service at George Regional Hospital and support services across the Rural East Ecosystem.
- Lead clinical governance and oversee the financial and human resource management of the Radiology unit.
- Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology, with an appropriate qualification.
- Must have at least 3 years' appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after HPCSA registration, and a valid Code B driver's licence.
- Supervise and train staff, and teach undergraduate and postgraduate students as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- The closing date is not stated in this advert. No payment is needed to apply; enquiries go to Dr T Koen on (044) 802-4535.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 3 year’s appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- Valid Code B drivers’ licence.
- It will be expected of the Head:
- Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
- Be able to work Flexible hours as the clinical workload demands.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Must have a strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, including experience with training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels and across disciplines.
- Strong people management skills, analytical thinking, problem- solving, decision-making and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Financial and Resource Management.
- Experience in Management or Leadership.
Duties
- Manage overall performance of a 24/7 Radiology service at the Regional Hospital, in an ecosystem approach.
- Support to Radiology Services for Rural East Ecosystem in collaboration with Groote Schuur Hospital as needed.
- Provide leadership and ensure appropriate clinical governance systems are in place for the Garden Route and Central Karoo District (Rural East Ecosystem).
- Corporate governance of the Radiology Functional Business Unit which includes financial and human resource management. -Co-operation and liaison with other Departments within the hospital and across the Rural East Ecosystem.
- Function within the Executive Management Team and apply knowledge of public health administration and management.
- Participate in research.
- Supervise and train junior and senior staff, as well as teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates as part of a multidisciplinary team.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr T Koen Tel No: (044) 802-4535
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical and competency test. “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."
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 428 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/574: HEAD CLINICAL UNIT GRADE 1 (RADIOLOGY) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services SALARY: R2 168 145 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) CENTRE: George Regional Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Experience: A minimum of 3 year’s appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B drivers’ licence. It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand. Be able to work Flexible hours as the clinical workload demands. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must have a strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, including experience with training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels and across disciplines. Strong people management skills, analytical thinking, problem- solving, decision-making and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Financial and Resource Management. Experience in Management or Leadership. DUTIES: Manage overall performance of a 24/7 Radiology service at the Regional Hospital, in an ecosystem approach. Support to Radiology Services for Rural East Ecosystem in collaboration with Groote Schuur Hospital as needed. Provide leadership and ensure appropriate clinical governance systems are in place for the Garden Route and Central Karoo District (Rural East Ecosystem). Corporate governance of the Radiology Functional Business Unit which includes financial and human resource management. -Co-operation and liaison with other Departments within the hospital and across the Rural East Ecosystem. Function within the Executive Management Team and apply knowledge of public health administration and management. Participate in research. Supervise and train junior and senior staff, as well as teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates as part of a multidisciplinary team. ENQUIRIES: Dr T Koen Tel No: (044) 802-4535 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical and competency test. “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."