CHIEF RADIOGRAPHER (Re-advertisement)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government’s Department of Health invites applications for a Diagnostic Radiography professional at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The role demands leading and supporting a team to deliver continuous, high-quality radiography services across day and night shifts.

The ideal candidate will hold HPCSA registration in Diagnostic Radiography with a minimum of three years post-registration experience and a strong emphasis on compliant practice, mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• Registration with the HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography is required.
• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography and relevant regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide twenty-four (24) hour diagnostic imaging services with quality and efficiency.
• Lead, manage, motivate, develop and appraise staff; supervise radiographers and students.

Job description

Requirements

• Appropriate Qualifications that allow registration with the HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography. Registration with the HPCSA in the Diagnostic Radiography. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Diagnostic Radiography after registration with the HPCSA.

Duties

• To provide twenty-four (24) hour effective, efficient quality diagnostic imaging services. Ability to lead, manage, motivate, control, develop, train, appraise and function under pressure. Ensure provision, delegation, training, mentoring, coaching, management and development of employees. Acquire knowledge, ensure adherence, implementation, compliance of all departmental policies and legislation; Hazardous Substance Act, Radiation control requirements, PFMA, Labour laws, Public Service Act and all other legislations. To ensure employees adhere to Batho Pele, Patients ‘Rights, code of good practice, show empathy and patient care at all times. To supervise qualified staff and students’ radiographers. To provide continuous clinical training. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding to manage the section/s. Attend departmental meetings, coordinate own sectional meetings. Advice Assistant Director on departmental matters and issues that arise; also provide solutions where possible. Ability to resolve conflict amongst employees and colleagues in general. Ability to apply corrective/disciplinary procedures. Ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders. Administer leave of staff, draft roster allocation. Provide succession planning and draft protocols of the section. Ensure all equipment in use are licensed for use, serviced, repaired, and cared for by employees and annual Quality Assurance done. Ensure staff are able to operate the equipment, arrange for training where necessary. Have knowledge and application of PACS. Partake in standby duties and operation disasters that may occur at any time. Ensure staff performance is optimal, continually developed and assessed. Monitor and evaluate individual staff performance and development. Show initiative and innovative skills. Good communication skills and have knowledge of basic computer literacy and display emotional intelligence. Team player. Duties are not limited to the above also included in the job description.

Notes

• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications.
• Preference will be given to South African citizens.
• Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment.
• The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

16-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have appropriate Qualifications that allow registration with the HPCSA in Diagnostic Radiography?

Doy ou have registration with the HPCSA in the Diagnostic Radiography?

Do you have a minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in Diagnostic Radiography after registration with the HPCSA?