Medical Physicist Grade 1-3

P/FTH/01/10/2026 Department: Eastern Cape Provincial Government Centre: Buffalo City Metro, Frere Tertiary Hospital Salary: Grade 1: R844 128 – R935 049 per annum (an all-inclusive package), (OSD) Grade 2: R953 094 - R1 055 292 per annum, (an all-inclusive package), (OSD) Grade 3: R1 087 263 - R1 221 843 per annum, (an all-inclusive package), (OSD) basic salary consists of 70% or 75% of total package, salary package will be structured according to Middle Management Service guidelines. Reference: ECHEALTH/APL/MED- DUTIES Routine Medical Physics service delivery activities in Radiotherapy, Nuclear Medicine and Diagnostic Radiology Assisting with departmental administration. Assistance with equipment tender preparation, evaluation and commissioning. Responsibility for the management of the dosimetry, quality assurance and 103 radiation protection functions of Medical Physics in the Department of Diagnostic Radiology, with support to Radiation Oncology. External Coordination with other institutions in the province or national on Medical Physics activities. Attending and presenting at meetings, workshops and CPD activities. Operation, monitoring of maintenance, record keeping and care of all equipment and accessories. Design and implementation of new protocols. Teaching and training skills, radiation protection and handling, transporting and disposal of radioactive materials. Ability to solve radiotherapy physics problems. Performance of quality control procedures in radiotherapy. Provide medical physics support for radiation oncology treatment unit including Sound knowledge of radiotherapy dosimetry equipment, treatment planning acceptance testing, commissioning, calibration and quality assurance. Provide medical physics support in radiation oncology treatment planning. Participating in the implementation of new treatment techniques. Provide radiation protection services and ensure regulatory compliance for the institution. ENQUIRIES Ms N Mthitshana Tel No: (043) 709 2487/2532 HOW TO APPLY Alternatively, applications can be submitted electronically via email to: [email protected] NOTE Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae. NB: Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day. View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date. Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment. Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test. The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months. It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender. The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups. The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed. SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment. Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme Note: Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. Due to austerity measures, the 84 Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews. OTHER POSTS Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 36 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Physicist. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist (Independent Practice). Current and active registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist Experience: Grade 1: Grade 2: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. 8 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Grade 3: 16 years appropriate after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Be a highly motivated and methodical individual who pays attention to detail with exceptional standards for accuracy. Capable of using initiative for problem solving, recognizing the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, research, development and teaching skills. Knowledge of statutory regulations regarding the medical use of ionizing radiation, particularly concerning diagnostic radiology. Potential to develop management skills. Skills pertaining to the scope of the profession of medical physicists. Understand the physics of radiotherapy, diagnostic X-ray and nuclear medicine equipment, computers and software; and have a thorough knowledge of diagnostic radiology physics.