Sonographer

Ajpersonnel; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A health research organization in Soweto is seeking a qualified Sonographer to perform high-quality ultrasound scans and assessments, particularly related to fetal health. The ideal candidate should have a valid HPCSA registration, at least 2 years of experience in sonography, and strong organizational skills. This is a contract position with a focus on contributing to vital research work. The application closing date is 21 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be Registered in Ultrasonography with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA).
• At least 2 – 3 years experience working as a Sonographer.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols.
• Assess fetal development anatomy and detect abnormalities.
• Operate and adjust ultrasound machines to optimize image quality.

Skills

Aseptic Technique

Hospital Experience

Anatomy Knowledge

Basic Life Support

Computer Skills

Physiology Knowledge

Sonography

Pediatrics Experience

Medical Imaging

Catheterization

Epic

Patient Service Experience

Education

Grade 12

Trained and Registered Sonographer

GCP Certificate

Driver's license

Job description

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited (WHC) is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences.

WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives.

In addition WHC offers a range of products and services to Academics.

Main purpose of the job

Experience of conducting 2D and 3D ultrasound with doppler where relevant in adults babies and children including ultrasound of the heart carotid kidneys and conducting fetal ultrasound during pregnancy including assessment of uterine and umbilical artery blood flow.

Location

DPHRU - Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital Soweto

Key performance areas

• Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols
• Assess fetal development anatomy and detect abnormalities
• Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging
• Perform high-quality fetal ultrasound scans following clinical protocols
• Assess fetal development anatomy and detect abnormalities
• Ensure correct positioning of the patient for optimal imaging
• Operate and adjust ultrasound machines to optimize image quality
• Perform routine maintenance and report equipment issues
• Stay updated on the latest ultrasound technology and techniques
• Capture and analyze high-quality images for research data collection and screening purposes
• Provide preliminary findings to the study leads and complete referrals where relevant
• Accurately document scan results on REDCAP
• Follow professional guidelines infection control and radiation safety standards
• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and demonstrate effective self-management
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of own work are consistently and accurately maintained
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Take ownership for driving own career development by participating in on-going training and development activities such as workshops forums conferences etc
• Apply knowledge of the organisational systems structures policies and procedures to achieve results
• Provide appropriate resolution for tasks or deadlines not met
• Support and drive the organisations core values
• Take ownership for driving own career development
• Experience of conducting 2D and 3D ultrasound with doppler where relevant in adults and children including ultrasound of the heart carotid kidneys and conducting fetal ultrasound during pregnancy including assessment of uterine and umbilical artery blood flow
• Must be able to interpret images and generate reports capturing data and images into an electronic data capture system
• Must be able to conduct all ultrasound assessments including doppler measures and be willing to train and supervise junior sonography trainees including implementing quality control and quality assurance measures for all imaging conducted
• Confidentiality tact and discretion must be maintained at all times
• Ability to manage self and prioritise own work load
• Self‑motivated able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Excellent organisational communication and problem solving skills
• Able to support the research team to deliver the project goals on time and on budget
• Ability to work independently to deliver on projects operational goals and objectives
• Teaching and supervision experience would be desirable

Required minimum education and training

• Grade 12
• Trained and Registered Sonographer
• GCP Certificate
• Driverss license and able to drive a manual vehicle

Professional Body Registration

• Must be Registered in Ultrasonography with the Health Professions Council of SA (HPCSA)

Required minimum work experience

• At least 2 – 3 years experience working as a Sonographer

Desirable additional education work experience and personal abilities

• Must possess strong organizational skills
• Interested in community engagement
• Ability to work and handle infants and young children
• Ability to manage emotionally triggering interviews
• Ability to follow SOP and accuracy and precision of data collection
• Ability to multi‑task
• Must be detail orientated
• Must be able to work as a member of a team
• The ability to work in a complex and demanding environment
• It is expected that s/he will apply consistent adherence to research ethics

TO APPLY

• Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above you may submit a detailed updated CV
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration via our website to enable and protect you as a candidate and to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions
• This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL
• However you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful
• Closing date: 21 January 2026
• Note: No CV will be accepted after the closing date

Please note

• WHC in accordance with its Employment Equity goals and plan will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto
• AJ Personnel is only responsible for advertising and the response handling on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position

Key Skills

• Aseptic Technique
• Hospital Experience
• Anatomy Knowledge
• Basic Life Support
• Computer Skills
• Physiology Knowledge
• Sonography
• Pediatrics Experience
• Medical Imaging
• Catheterization
• Epic
• Patient Service Experience

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1