Radiation Oncology Unit Manager - Lead Treatment, QA & Team

Edge Executive Search Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Executive Search Group seeks an experienced radiotherapy leader to head a department within a private hospital group in Cape Town. The Unit Manager will oversee treatment and planning operations, quality management and staff development, reporting to the Deputy Hospital Manager.

The role requires at least 10 years in radiotherapy, with five years in senior leadership, and HPCSA registration. Emphasis on clinical excellence, patient-centred care and collaborative governance.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of full-time radiotherapy experience.
• Minimum five years in a senior or leadership role.
• Current HPCSA registration in the relevant professional category.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead radiotherapy treatment and planning operations with focus on safety and quality.
• Oversee staff development, recruitment, scheduling and competency.
• Promote multidisciplinary teamwork and patient-centred care.
• Manage clinical workflows, equipment and service improvements.
• Coordinate audits, QA programmes and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review monthly departmental statistics and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Quality assurance

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

National Diploma / BTech in Radiotherapy

HPCSA registration

Job description

Edge Executive Search Group seeks an experienced radiotherapy leader to head a department within a private hospital group in Cape Town. The Unit Manager will oversee treatment and planning operations, quality management and staff development, reporting to the Deputy Hospital Manager.

The role requires at least 10 years in radiotherapy, with five years in senior leadership, and HPCSA registration. Emphasis on clinical excellence, patient-centred care and collaborative governance.