Deputy Manager: Medical Physics (Permanent position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,295,000 - 1,458,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Cape Government invites applications for a Medical Physicist in the Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape. The successful candidate will manage medical physics operations across radiotherapy, radiology and nuclear medicine, including dosimetry, QA and radiation protection.

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist is required. A minimum of 3 years' post-registration experience is expected, with strong leadership and teaching abilities in an academic hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Physicist is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ post-registration experience as Medical Physicist.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical physics operations in radiotherapy, radiology and nuclear medicine, including dosimetry, QA and radiation protection.
• Manage medical physics staff and participate in teaching and research activities.
• Commission and optimise new equipment and techniques.
• Oversee academic teaching and clinical training in the Medical Physics Division.
• Lead radiation protection services and bid specifications for equipment.

Skills

Medical physics

Dosimetry

Quality assurance

Team leadership

Education

Registration with HPCSA as Medical Physicist

Tools

Medical physics software

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type

Permanent

Reference No

TBH163/2026

Remuneration

R 1 295 388 per annum - R 1 458 465 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Skills pertaining to the scope of the profession of medical physicists. Understand the physics of radiotherapy-, diagnostic x-ray and nuclear medicine equipment, computers and software. Knowledge of the statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionising radiation. Good communication, interpersonal relationship, research, development and teaching skills. Capable of using initiative for problem solving, recognising the need for action, consider possible risks and taking responsibility for results. Capable of managing a team of medical physicists and other staff to deliver medical physics services in an academic hospital. Be a highly motivated and methodical individual who pays attention to detail with exceptional standards for accuracy and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Physicist.

Note

Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Physicist.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Managing medical physics operations in radiotherapy, radiology and nuclear medicine, including dosimetry, quality assurance and radiation protection functions, as well as the writing of bid specifications for equipment. Managing medical physics staff. Active participation in the routine execution of clinically related medical physics tasks as required. Responsible for commissioning and optimisation of new equipment and techniques. Managing the academic teaching and clinical training programmes in the Medical Physics Division. Management of and active participation in the research and development programme of the Medical Physics Division. Managing the radiation protection services in the hospital.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate's suitability based on the post's technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.