Diagnostic Radiographer

About this role

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is hiring a Diagnostic Radiographer for the UMgungundlovu Health District. The post is based at Imbalenhle Community Health Centre and is funded through the TB Conditional Grant. The radiographer will provide X-ray services at the centre, in the community and at primary health care facilities.

What you’ll do

• Provide good-quality diagnostic radiography that fits each patient’s needs.
• Screen eligible clients using digital X-ray, and share the findings with the referring clinicians.
• Supervise the imaging department and the mobile outreach unit, and take part in outreach across the district.
• Check equipment and run basic quality assurance tests to keep it safe and working to standard.
• Make sure radiography services follow radiation control laws and health and safety rules.
• Train nurses and other clinicians on digital X-ray, and join in-service training, peer reviews and CPD activities.
• Take part in shift and standby duties, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

What you need

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate).
• A National Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Radiography.
• Current registration as a Radiographer with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Code 10 driver’s licence (advantageous).
• Sound knowledge of diagnostic radiography procedures, including computed tomography (CT) and fluoroscopy, and the equipment used.
• Sound knowledge of radiation control and safety measures, and of relevant health and safety Acts.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills, and good interpersonal skills for working in a team.
• Ability to perform basic quality assurance tests.

Is this job for you?

This post suits a registered radiographer who is comfortable working on a team and taking on some supervision. You should be willing to travel across the uMgungundlovu District and within the province. You must also be ready to work shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays, because the imaging department runs a 24-hour service.

Tips before you apply

• Have your HPCSA registration details and your Z83 form ready. Make sure you quote reference UMG2026/18 on the form.
• Your CV should list your X-ray experience, especially digital X-ray, CT and fluoroscopy, and any supervisory or training work you have done.
• Show your radiation safety and quality assurance experience with clear examples, such as equipment checks you have carried out or audits you have helped with.