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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, 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. 
 
DEPUTY MANAGER: ELECTRONIC GENERATOR LICENSING (X-RAY) 
SALARY: R1, 050 503.00 – R1, 114 970.00 PER ANNUM (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY) 
Ref No.: SAHPRA 30/2025 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: ● Applicants must have a Matric certificate and Honours degree (NQF 8): Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering and Biomedical and related qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Physicist. 
 
EXPERIENCE: ● Minimum of 10 years of experience in any combination of the three fields (Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine) with five (5) years of the 10 years in a Managerial position. Knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation and international standards. Computer literate. 
 
CORE COMPETENCIES, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES, AND VALUES: * Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. * Preparation and management of strategic plans, business plans and budgeting. * Performance management and team management skills. * 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 and ethical behaviour. * Communication skills (verbal, written, negotiation, conflict management, presentation). * Interpersonal skills. * Assertiveness. * Customer service. * Planning and organising skills * MS Office. * A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES:
  • Manages and controls the operations, processes, and innovations of the Sub-Unit: Electronic Generators of Ionising Radiation (“X-Rays”) by: * Developing effective strategies for licensing, inspections, and enforcement related to electronic generators of ionising radiation, in -Directorate: Inspectorate. * Maintaining oversight of (and accountability for) licensing of electronic generators of ionising radiation, non-compliances and enforcement related to regulation of ionising radiation and radiation protection, in collaboration with Manager: Inspectorate and Manager: Radionuclides. * Supporting the coordination of functions between the sub-units, i.e., Radionuclides, Inspectorate and Electronic Generators of Ionising Radiation (“X-Rays”). * Conducting needs analyses and providing inputs to budget and acquisition of assets, consultants, and contractors. * Providing staff leadership, performance management, skill and career development, motivation, discipline, and dealing with complaints/grievances. * Collating and submitting analyses and reports under with standard procedures and prescribed formats. 
  • Ensures effectiveness of internal/sub-unit operational processes by: * Ongoing review and optimisation of operations and processes. * Developing, reviewing, and improving the accuracy of databases. * Coordinating operations, processes, and projects between the three sub-units. * Encouraging effective utilisation of resources to enhance value for money. * Developing (and reviewing) internal policies, in collaboration with senior management. * Evaluating and improving security (physical, information, cyber). 
  • Ensures the appropriate development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of regulatory control by: * Advising on and leading processes to improve regulatory control and cooperative governance. * Supporting, coordinating, and participating in research projects and new developments in these fields. * Supporting, coordinating, and participating in national and regional technical cooperation projects. * Developing, reviewing, and improving regulatory management systems. * Identifying gaps, overlaps and shortcomings in the regulatory control and cooperative governance processes. 
  • Builds human capital in the sub-unit by: * Working with the Manager and relevant functional heads to develop plans and procedures for information and knowledge management and the sourcing, acquisition, and development of staff with required critical skills. 
  • Implements internal communication and incident reporting procedures by: * Liaising with management, and the legal and communication units for advice and to clarify established SAHPRA systems and methodologies. * Providing comments, inputs and advice on international standards and guidance documents, representing the interests of South Africa as a member state of the International Atomic Energy Agency, under the guidance of senior management and in collaboration with medical physicists and radiation scientists. * Managing investigation of incidents and accidents, and the formulation of appropriate communications with licensees, other regulatory authorities, and the general public, in collaboration with the Deputy Manager: Inspectorate and the Deputy Manager: Radionuclides, and under the guidance of the Manager: Radiation Control. * Representing SAHPRA’s interests on national, regional, and international levels (forums, committees, etc.). 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY): 
  • Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should submit their application, clearly state the position name and post reference number, including a signed cover letter, clearly state the position name and post reference number, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, copies of required qualifications (including matric) and Identity Document. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. 
  • Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from the 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 108 of 1996, and the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and indicate their disability status, which will be appreciated. 
  • 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: http://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 24 June 2025 at 16:00.







​The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the National Medicines Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act, 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. 
 
MANAGER: MEDICAL DEVICES & IVDs (LICENSING, VIGILANCE & COMPLIANCE) 
SALARY: R1, 050 503.00 – R1, 114 970.00 PER ANNUM (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY) 
Ref No.: SAHPRA 31/2025 
CENTRE: Pretoria 
 
REQUIREMENTS: ● Applicants must have a Matric certificate and a three (3) years university degree with honours in Health Sciences or a four (4) year university degree in Health Sciences at NQF level 8 as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registration with the relevant professional body. 
 
EXPERIENCE: ● 10 years of experience in regulation and/or quality management of medical devices or medicines as a minimum requirement. * Minimum five (5) years of managerial experience. * Knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation, international standards and best practices, e.g., IMDRF, WHO, AMDF, AHWP requirements. Computer literate. 
 
CORE COMPETENCIES, TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES, AND VALUES: * Advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions. * Management of operational plans, business plans and budgeting. * Performance management and team management skills. * 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 and ethical behaviour. * Communication skills (verbal, written, negotiation, conflict management, presentation). * Interpersonal skills. * Assertiveness. * Customer/Licensee service. * Planning and organising skills * Flexibility. *A valid driver’s licence. 
 
DUTIES:
  • Manages and controls the operations, processes, and innovations of the Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance by: * Developing and coordinating systems for management of all operations of the Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance. * Managing the regulation of medical devices and IVDs. * Managing the development, implementation and maintenance of regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures on regulation of medical devices and IVDs, to ensure alignment with international and national protocols, legislations, and other legal requirements. * Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual reports for work done within the Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance, including monitoring of the timelines. * Preparing reports to be submitted to relevant technical committee for their information, discussion, review and/or recommendation to the relevant advisory committee under prescribed legal requirements and standard operating procedures of SAHPRA. * Managing surveillance mechanisms to detect, assess and prevent adverse reactions related to medical devices and IVDs. * Representing SAHPRA in the global arena through active and meaningful participation. * Managing relationships and agreements, such as memoranda of understanding with international partners, where relevant. * Managing compliance to service level agreements with outsourced support services to ensure achievement of agreed quality and delivery standards. * Managing general financial budgeting, human resources, and performance of the Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance. * Performing such other functions as the Senior Manager: Medical Devices & Radiation Control may duly allocate or delegate from time to time. 
  • Ensures effectiveness of Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance operational processes by: * Developing operational plans and budget for the Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance aligned with organisational needs and ensuring the most effective utilisation of resources. * Managing, reviewing, and optimising operations and processes. * Managing, developing, reviewing, and improving the accuracy of databases. * Managing operations, processes, and projects between the five sections within the unit. * Managing effective utilisation of resources to enhance value for money. * Developing (and reviewing) internal policies, in collaboration with senior management. * Evaluating and improving security (physical, information, cyber). 
  • Manages the appropriate development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of regulatory control by: * Advising on and leading processes to improve regulatory control and cooperative governance. * Managing research projects and new developments in these fields. * Managing international, regional and national technical cooperation projects. * Managing regulatory systems for medical devices and IVDs. * Identifying gaps, overlaps and shortcomings in the regulatory control and cooperative governance processes. * Maintaining confidentiality and ethical behaviour. 
  • Builds human capital in the Medical Devices & IVDs Unit: Licensing, Vigilance & Compliance by: * Training and managing the deputy manager reporting to this role to ensure they have the skills required by the organisation and can achieve their performance objectives. * Working with Senior Manager: Medical Devices & Radiation Control and relevant functional heads to develop plans and procedures for information and knowledge management and the sourcing, acquisition, and development of staff with required critical skills. * Ensuring that a high level of integrity is maintained by staff members by promoting high ethical conduct and maintenance of high-performance standards. • Implements internal communication and incident reporting procedures by: * Managing the effective, timeous communication and consulting thereon regarding issues relating to medical devices and IVDs. * Liaising with representatives from industry and international regulators, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure appropriate and correct information and the establishment of productive and relevant relationships. * Liaising with senior management and the legal and communications departments for advice and to clarify established SAHPRA systems and methodologies. * Providing comments, inputs and advice on international standards and guidance documents, representing the interests of South Africa under the guidance of senior management. * Managing investigation of adverse events and the formulation of appropriate communications with licensees, other regulatory authorities, and the general public, in collaboration with the Manager: Registration, Clinical Trials & Section 21, and under the guidance of the Senior Manager: Medical Devices & Radiation Control. * Representing SAHPRA interests on international, regional and national levels (forums, committees, etc.). * Maintaining confidentiality and ethical behaviour. 
 
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS (HOW TO APPLY): 
  • Interested persons who meet the above-stated requirements should submit their application, clearly state the position name and post reference number, including a signed cover letter, clearly state the position name and post reference number, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees, copies of required qualifications (including matric) and Identity Document. ONLY shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources. 
  • Should you have a foreign qualification, your application must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate (report) from the 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 108 of 1996, and the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and indicate their disability status, which will be appreciated. 
  • 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: http://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 24 June 2025 at 16:00.



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