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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. 
 


​REVIEWER: RADIONUCLIDES 

SALARY: R657 995.00 – R698 348.00 per annum (Total Cost to Company) 
Ref No.: SAHPRA 48/2025 
CENTRE: Pretoria/Cape Town 
 
REQUIREMENTS: ● Applicants must have a Matric certificate and a BSc (Physics or Medical Physics) or a B. Rad. (Diagnostic/Nuclear Medicine/Radiotherapy) qualification ● A valid driver’s licence is essential. 
 
EXPERIENCE: ● Minimum experience of three (3) years working in a radiation science environment or as a nuclear medicine radiographer ● Working knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation and international standards ● Working knowledge of and experience with a database. 
 
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: ● Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions ● Attention to detail ● Self-motivated and ability to work independently ● Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members. ● Competent in problem-solving, research skills, and teambuilding ● Information evaluation ● Decision-making ● Objectivity ● Resilience and ethical behaviour ● Communication skills (verbal, written, negotiation, conflict management, and presentation) ● Interpersonal skills ● Assertiveness ● Customer service ● Planning and organising skills ● MS Office ● Please note that aptitude tests will be conducted. 
 
DUTIES: ● Review and verify all licence applications: * Check all licence applications for completeness, correctness, and compliance * Refer applications to Radiation Scientists for assessment and recommendation for licencing * Verify accuracy of information on database and/or capture information accurately on database * Communicate with licence holders ● Reconcile and prepare reports: * Supplier’s monthly reports● Imports and exports reconciliations * Disposals reconciliations * Temporary loans reconciliations * Prepare statistical reports. ● Follow up on defaulters: * Dispatch renewal notifications and annual returns * Record, verify, and process annual returns * Follow up on non-renewals and non-returns * Prepare reports related to non-renewals and non-returns. ● Process and update information on the database relating to: * Inspections and communicate non-compliances to Radiation Scientists * Source exchanges * Imports and exports. ● Process information related to radiation over-exposure on the database: * Receive and capture over-exposures on the database * Communicate with licence holders * Refer to Radiation Scientists for assessment and recommendation.




​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, and copies of required qualifications (including matric). 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 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: 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 01 December 2025 at 16:00.