Ultrasound Radiographer – Diagnostic Imaging Services

What you will need

• Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Ultrasound Radiography (2026).
• Certificate of Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Ultrasound Radiographer (Independent Practitioner).
• Persons in possession of foreign qualification must attached an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Current registration confirmation / Annual practice with HPCSA as an Ultrasound Radiographer.

Experience

Experience Grade 1: Nil experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community services, and year appropriate/recognizable experience in respect of foreign qualified not required to perform community service. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Ultrasound Radiographer. Grade 3 : Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Ultrasound Radiographer.

Professional registration

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Ultrasound Radiography (2026). Certificate of Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Ultrasound Radiographer (Independent Practitioner). Current registration confirmation / Annual practice with HPCSA as an Ultrasound Radiographer. Experience Grade 1: Nil experience after registration with HPCSA in respect of RSA qualified who have performed community services, and year appropriate/recognizable experience in respect of foreign qualified not required to perform community service. Grade 2: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Ultrasound Radiographer. Grade 3 : Minimum of 20 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as an Ultrasound Radiographer.

Skills and competencies

• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies: Sound knowledge of obstetrics & gynaecology, general, cardiac and vascular ultrasound musculoskeletal ultrasound scanning techniques, protocols and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively and problem solving skills.
• Sound report writing and administrative skills.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely and high-quality diagnostic ultrasound services in accordance with clinical indications, approved protocols and patient-centred care standards.
• Perform and accurately interpret ultrasound examinations within the scope of practice, and issue clear, complete and timely diagnostic reports.
• Promote patient dignity, privacy, informed consent, health education and continuity of care throughout the examination process.
• Perform ultrasound procedures competently, applying infection prevention and control, patient identification and clinical risk-management measures.
• Undertake patient reception, appointment coordination, registration and related clerical duties as required.
• Maintain accurate clinical records, examination registers, service statistics and routine operational reports.
• Support the effective day-to-day delivery of ultrasound services, including workload prioritisation, referral pathways and efficient use of available resources.
• Uphold Batho Pele principles, professional ethics and respectful communication with patients, families and multidisciplinary teams.
• Inspect, operate and care for ultrasound equipment safety, reports faults promptly and support equipment maintenance and service continuity.
• Provide guidance, supervision, mentorship and practical training to junior staff and students within the scope of professional practice.
• Participate in quality assurance, clinical audits, patient-safety initiatives and continuous quality-improvement activities.
• Comply with applicable professional standards, occupational health and safety requirements, the Ideal Hospital Framework and Office of Health Standards Compliance

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

All applications should be emailed to [email protected] / [email protected] or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human 366 Resource Management Offices, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370 FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi.

• Application method: Hand delivery
• Email: [email protected]
• Email: [email protected]
• Enquiries: Mr. B. Mbana (Assistant Director: Radiography)
• Telephone: (036) 637 2111

Please note

• This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.