Radiographer Grade 1 to 3 (Diagnostic)

RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 TO 3 (DIAGNOSTIC) is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS. The post is based in Lotus River Community Day Centre, Western Cape. The closing date is 28 September 2026.

Job Details

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 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.
• One 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: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 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: Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respect of RSA qualified employees.
• Minimum of 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: A valid driver’s license.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of protocols, radiation protection, quality assurance and equipment safety.
• Computer literacy (MS Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Reliable, articulate and able to interact with patients and other staff.
• An excellent work ethic.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Render Radiography services.
• Responsible for the smooth running of Radiography services at the Community Health Centre and other facilities.
• Delivery of a professional service to patients.
• Produce diagnostic images of high quality.
• Participate in student training if required.
• Ensure quality assurance and apply radiation protection.
• Perform administration duties as required.
• Provide comprehensive radiography services based on service requirements.

Application Instructions

Application instructions from department section

are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click online applications).

Application address:
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click online applications ).

Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to written/practical and oral assessments.

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 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.

Department Notes

Department Notes

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the

Circular Notes

Circular Notes

can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).

NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service

Enquiries

Ms Z Sambo Tel No: (021) 703-3131, (Lotus River CDC).

Required Documents

Qualifications, Driver licence

DPSA Circular Source

• Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
• Source pages: 197–198
• Open the DPSA circular PDF