ULTRASOUND RADIOGRAPHER (SONOGRAPHER) GRADE 1: RADIOLOGY is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 19 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Ehlanzeni District: Rob Ferreira Hospital (X1 Post) Nkangala District: Witbank Hospital (X2 Posts) | closing date: 23 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R510 906 – R581 892 per annum
Requirements
- Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in either Nuclear Medicine Radiography, Radiation Oncology Radiography, Ultrasound Radiography or Mammography Radiography.
- Current registration with the HPCSA in either Nuclear Medicine Radiography, Radiation Oncology Radiography, Ultrasound Radiography or Mammography Radiography (2026).
- Minimum of four (4) years appropriate experience after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Diagnostic Radiographer.
- Competencies (Knowledge/Skills): Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to organize and complete examinations in a timely manner.
- Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.
- Ability to perform high volume of ultrasound examinations to a high standard.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of relevant public service regulations, Acts and policies.
Duties
- Perform diagnostic ultrasound images examinations.
- Write reports in accordance with prescribe protocols.
- Must be able to work independently without supervision.
- Adhere and ensure compliance with Radiation Control Board and HPCSA, Legislation Equipment Maintenance and do monthly stats in ultrasound department.
- Partake and facilitate staff and student development.
- Participate in CPD as required by HPCSA.
- High level of responsibility.
- Complete appropriate documentation.
- Follow infection control and safety guidelines.
- Ensure proper care in the use of x-ray equipment and supplies.
- Perform general radiographic examinations, CT scan examinations, Fluoroscopy examinations, and Theatre and ward radiographic examinations.
- Render after-hours radiology services.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT-related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za Only Online Applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 days after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. Please note the department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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. N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. OTHER POSTS
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R510 906 – R581 892 per annum
CENTRE : Ehlanzeni District: Rob Ferreira Hospital (X1 Post) Nkangala District: Witbank Hospital (X2 Posts)
REQUIREMENTS : Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in
either Nuclear Medicine Radiography, Radiation Oncology Radiography,
Ultrasound Radiography or Mammography Radiography. Current registration with the HPCSA in either Nuclear Medicine Radiography, Radiation Oncology
Radiography, Ultrasound Radiography or Mammography Radiography (2026).
Minimum of four (4) years appropriate experience after registration with the
Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Diagnostic
Radiographer. Competencies (Knowledge/Skills): Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to organize and complete examinations in a timely
manner. Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology. Ability to perform high volume of
ultrasound examinations to a high standard. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of relevant public service regulations, Acts and
policies.
DUTIES : Perform diagnostic ultrasound images examinations. Write reports in accordance with prescribe protocols. Must be able to work independently
without supervision. Adhere and ensure compliance with Radiation Control
Board and HPCSA, Legislation Equipment Maintenance and do monthly stats in ultrasound department. Partake and facilitate staff and student development.
Participate in CPD as required by HPCSA. High level of responsibility.
Complete appropriate documentation. Follow infection control and safety guidelines. Ensure proper care in the use of x-ray equipment and supplies.
Perform general radiographic examinations, CT scan examinations,
Fluoroscopy examinations, and Theatre and ward radiographic examinations.
Render after-hours radiology services.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga Tel No: (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile
Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr.
Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and IT-related queries: Help desk Tel
No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 19 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.


