DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health And Wellness

Head Clinical Unit Grade 1 (RADIOLOGY)

Salary or stipendR2 168 145 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)

The Department of Health And Wellness is looking for a Head Clinical Unit Grade 1 (RADIOLOGY). This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

George Regional HospitalApplications close 6 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/574, page 428

Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Closing date
6 November 2026
Centre
George Regional Hospital

What you will need

  • Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.
  • Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B drivers’ licence.
  • It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
  • Be able to work Flexible hours as the clinical workload demands.
  • Strong people management skills, analytical thinking, problem- solving, decision-making and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Financial and Resource Management.

Experience

Experience: A minimum of 3 year’s appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must have a strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, including experience with training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels and across disciplines. Experience in Management or Leadership.

Professional registration

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology. Experience: A minimum of 3 year’s appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Radiology.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Must have a strong record of clinical expertise and clinical governance, including experience with training and teaching at both under and post graduate levels and across disciplines.
  • Strong people management skills, analytical thinking, problem- solving, decision-making and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

  • Manage overall performance of a 24/7 Radiology service at the Regional Hospital, in an ecosystem approach.
  • Support to Radiology Services for Rural East Ecosystem in collaboration with Groote Schuur Hospital as needed.
  • Provide leadership and ensure appropriate clinical governance systems are in place for the Garden Route and Central Karoo District (Rural East Ecosystem).
  • Corporate governance of the Radiology Functional Business Unit which includes financial and human resource management. -Co-operation and liaison with other Departments within the hospital and across the Rural East Ecosystem.
  • Function within the Executive Management Team and apply knowledge of public health administration and management.
  • Participate in research.
  • Supervise and train junior and senior staff, as well as teaching of undergraduates and postgraduates as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Dr T Koen
  • Telephone: (044) 802-4535

Please note

  • No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical and competency test. “It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.
  • Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery."

Applications for this vacancy have closed.

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