• Reference Number : REFS/022995
• Directorate : Management
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 245 564.00.00 per annum (all-inclusive remuneration package)
• Enquiries : Mr Arthur Mahlangu -Tel No- 012 529 3000/3205 Arthur.Mahlangu@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical Physicist, Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist, no experience needed after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Computer literacy. Good communication skills (ability to communicate well with people at different levels and backgrounds). Sound Organization skills. Good interpersonal skills. Must be able to work under pressure and to take initiative. Organising and planning skills.

Duties :

• Review of radiation safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide training to radiation employees in all radiation protection protocols. Review of personnel radiation exposure and preparation of over-exposure reports as required by DoH:RC/SAHPRA. Monitor patient radiation doses: diagnostic reference levels (DRLs). Prevents radiation incidences in diagnostic radiology department. Acquisition and administering of personnel radiation monitoring devices (e.g. radiation dosimeters such TLD badges & audible/alarm dosimeters). Perform calculation and inspection of the facility shielding as required in accordance with the national regulations. Acts on behalf of license holders in taking full responsibility for the entire scope of radiation protection. Develop and directs quality control programs to ensure safety procedures, better image quality, identification of the sources of uncertainty as well as the compliance with regulations. Perform acceptance testing of the newly installed imaging systems to verify the specifications provided by the vendor. Implementation of a regular quality control programme to guarantee safety of both staff and patients. Ensures that all the activity measuring instruments (radionuclide calibrators and survey meters) are calibrated against the national standard. Reviews documentation which includes procedure manuals and policy documents. Ensures that the correct activity which is measured with a radionuclide calibrator is administered to patients. Monitors the administration of radioactivity sources (in case of I-131 and Lu-177) to patients for therapeutic procedures. Performs the measurement of the sensitivity of gamma cameras/SPECT scanners prior for the estimation of the activity/counts to be performed. Provide support to Radiography, Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy, Oncology and other institutions in the cluster. Evaluates all the facilities and procedures in terms of occupational or public safety by performing radiation survey. Participates in drafting/writing specifications prior to purchasing of a new radionuclide calibrator and/or any imaging system. The employee will be required to work long hours in line with the operational needs of the department.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. 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 are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. 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 : DR GEORGE MUKHARI ADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 25-07-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.