SOUTH AFRICAN HEALTH PRODUCTS REGULATORY AUTHORITY (SAHPRA)

 

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act No. 101 of 1965, as amended, to provide for the monitoring, evaluation, regulation, investigation, inspection, registration and control of medicines, scheduled substances, clinical trials and medical devices, and related matters in the public interest. 

 

 

 

MEDICAL PHYSICIST: ELECTRONIC GENERATORS (X-RAYS LICENCING) 

SALARY: R 935 152.00 – R 992 542.00 per annum (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY) 

REF NO.: SAHPRA 03 OF 2026/27 

CENTRE: PRETORIA 

 

REQUIREMENTS: * Applicants must have a Matric or Grade 12 certificate and an appropriate BSc degree with honours in Medical Physics at NQF Level 8 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) * Professional registration with the HPCSA (Proof to be submitted with application). 

 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology and/or Nuclear Medicine and/or Diagnostic Radiology * Working knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation and international standards. 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES, AND VALUES: * Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions * Self-motivated and able to work independently * Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members * Competent in problem solving, research skills and team building * Attention to detail * Information evaluation * Decision making * Objectivity * Resilience * Communication skills (verbal, written, negotiation, conflict management, presentation) * Interpersonal skills * Assertiveness * Ethical behaviour * Customer service * Planning and organising skills * Team management * MS Office.

 

DUTIES

Operations and processes of the sub-unit: * Evaluate applications for licence to use electronic generators of ionizing radiation for medical and non-medical purposes related to group III of the hazardous substance Act No 15 of 1973 * Evaluate the integrity of information and capability of the applicant to comply with the Act, Regulations, Conditions, and Codes of Conduct * Ensure enforcement of related regulations to licence holders who are non-compliant in collaboration with Deputy Managers * Assist in ensuring accuracy and improvement of the database of the sub-unit • Performing inspections: * Support and participate in inspection activities involving high risk electronic generators of ionizing radiation such as linear accelerators, cyclotrons, industrial radiography etc. * Perform radiation safety measurements to ensure regulatory compliance of licence holders in accordance with national regulations and codes of conduct * Verification of quality control tests from licence holders’ equipment as prescribed by national standards • Management of incident reporting procedures: * Receive and investigate incidents and accidents as reported by licence holders * Receive and investigate occupational radiation overexposures from licence holders as supplied by approved dosimetry laboratories * Provide analyses and reports in accordance with standard procedures and prescribed format * Ensure international standards are maintained in managing the radiation protection processes. • Management of risks and audit queries: * Developing and implementing of guidelines, code of conducts and standard operating procedures. * Participate in offering advice and training/workshop to industry stakeholders related to the sub-unit * Participate in national and/or international collaboration related to regulatory function under the guidance of Deputy Manager and senior management * Receive and respond to various queries received by the sub-unit in accordance with query management standard procedure. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY): 

·       Interested candidates who meet the above requirements must submit an application clearly indicating the position they are applying for and reference number. Applications must include a signed cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, and certified copies of the required qualifications (including matric or grade 12). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview date, as communicated by Human Resources 

·       Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from SAQA. 

·       Incomplete applications or applications without the aforementioned documents or information will not be considered. 

·       No late applications will be accepted. Any submissions received after the specified date and time will not be considered, and CVs will not be returned. 

·       Due to the larger number of responses anticipated, communication will be limited to short-listed candidates only. Applicants who have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful. 

·       Shortlisted candidates will be expected to attend selection interviews at a date, time, and location as specified by SAHPRA. 

·       Applicants should note that pre-suitability checks will be conducted after they have been shortlisted. Their appointment is subject to positive outcomes from these checks, which include security clearance, verification of qualifications, criminal records, credit checks, citizenship status, and work experience. 

·       SAHPRA is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. When filling vacant positions, the entity will consider the principles outlined in Section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996, and the Employment Equity Act No. 55 of living with disabilities are encouraged to apply and indicate their disability status, which will be appreciated. 

·       SAHPRA promotes equity (race, gender, and disability) in line with the numeric targets in our Employment Equity plan. We are committed to this when recruiting internally and externally, with a policy to promote from within wherever possible. Preference will be given to suitably qualified individuals from previously disadvantaged groups. 

·       Applicants living with disabilities (should note their disability status) and men are encouraged to apply. 

·       SAHPRA reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). 

·       SAHPRA adheres to the provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 4 of 2013. CVs will not be returned, as the personal information you provide will be used solely for recruitment purposes, specifically for the position or vacancy you have applied for. If your application is unsuccessful, your personal information will be retained for internal audit purposes. 

·       Applications should be submitted through the SAHPRA Website Online Portal: https://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies.

·       For enquiries: Please contact Mr T Khunou, HR Business Partner, via email at Tshepo.Khunou@sahpra.org.za.

·       NOTE: APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS PART OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. 

 

The closing date is 30 April 2026 at 16:00.