RADIOGRAPHER GRADE 1 TO 3 (DIAGNOSTIC) (X2 POSTS) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R413 121 per annum Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
Grade 3: R564 822 per annum
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 an 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, computerized 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
- Be responsible for the provision of a patient-centred radiographic imaging service over a 24-hour period, including risk management.
- Identify and perform the most appropriate diagnostic images of high quality, be responsible for selfdevelopment as well as training of staff and students.
- Ensure optimal care of equipment, quality assurance and use of suitable radiation protection.
- Provide support to the Chief and Assistant Director regarding day to day activities.
Enquiries
Ms N Behardien-Peters Tel No: (021) 404-4187
Notes
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)”.
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Original Text
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 an 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, computerized
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 : Be responsible for the provision of a patient-centred radiographic imaging service over a 24-hour period, including risk management. Identify and perform
the most appropriate diagnostic images of high quality, be responsible for selfdevelopment as well as training of staff and students. Ensure optimal care of equipment, quality assurance and use of suitable radiation protection. Provide
support to the Chief and Assistant Director regarding day to day activities.
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)”.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 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.



