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Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Diagnostic)
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Two Radiographer posts (Grade 1–3) at Groote Schuur Hospital. Must be registered with HPCSA as Diagnostic Radiographer. Salary R413k–R564k per annum depending on grade and experience.
- Provide diagnostic imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy, theatre, mobile) and ensure high-quality patient-centred radiographic services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Support the Chief and Assistant Director; train staff and students; manage equipment care, quality assurance, and radiation protection.
- You must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Grade 1 requires no experience (RSA qualified) or 1 year (foreign qualified). Grade 2 requires 10 years (RSA) or 11 years (foreign). Grade 3 requires 20 years (RSA) or 21 years (foreign).
- You must have knowledge of theatre, mobile, fluoroscopy, general and CT and MRI radiography, radiation protection, quality assurance, PACS systems, and MS Office. You must work under pressure, independently and in a team, and perform after-hours, night, weekend and public holiday duties.
- Based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Western Cape.
- Submit your application with proof of HPCSA registration or proof of application for registration and payment of fees.
- Closing date not stated in this advertisement. Contact Ms N Behardien-Peters on (021) 404-4187 for more information.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer 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:
- Will be required to perform after-hours and night duties, including weekends and Public Holidays.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Knowledge and experience of theatre, mobile, fluoroscopy and general radiography, computerised tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
- Appropriate experience in a busy general department with knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety pertaining to radiography.
- Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems.
- Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and independently and in a team.
Duties
- Provide support to the Chief and Assistant Director regarding day to day activities.
- Identify and perform the most appropriate diagnostic images of high quality, be responsible for self-development as well as training of staff and students.
- Ensure optimal care of equipment, quality assurance and use of suitable radiation protection.
- Be responsible for the provision of a patient- centred radiographic imaging service over a 24-hour period, including risk management.
How to apply
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Enquiries
Ms N Behardien-Peters Tel No: (021) 404-4187
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 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 change in registration status)”.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 187 · open the PDF
POST 35/273: RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 TO 3 (DIAGNOSTIC) (X2 POSTS) SALARY: Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum Grade 3: R564 822 per annum CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years’ relevant experience after registration with the as a Diagnostic Radiographer in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 21 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Diagnostic Radiographer 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: Will be required to perform after-hours and night duties, including weekends and Public Holidays. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge and experience of theatre, mobile, fluoroscopy and general radiography, computerised tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Appropriate experience in a busy general department with knowledge of radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety pertaining to radiography. Knowledge of Patient Archiving and Communication Systems. Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Good interpersonal skills, the ability to work under pressure and independently and in a team. DUTIES: Provide support to the Chief and Assistant Director regarding day to day activities. Identify and perform the most appropriate diagnostic images of high quality, be responsible for self-development as well as training of staff and students. Ensure optimal care of equipment, quality assurance and use of suitable radiation protection. Be responsible for the provision of a patient- centred radiographic imaging service over a 24-hour period, including risk management. ENQUIRIES: Ms N Behardien-Peters Tel No: (021) 404-4187 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 in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.