📌 OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWGauteng Department of Health is actively recruiting for a Medical Physicist position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Medical / Healthcare sector looking to advance their careers.
🎯 IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profile• Experience Level: No Experience • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Medical / Healthcare • Location Preference: in Gauteng
💼 WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSHealthcare professionals including Medical Physicist are essential service providers. This role contributes directly to community health and wellbeing.
📈 CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Medical / Healthcare offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
📋 APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Medical Physicist position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the No Experience requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Medical / Healthcare field • Any certifications or specialized training
🌍 SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Medical / Healthcare sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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Requirements Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Physicist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed Community Service, as required in South Africa. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES: Sound knowledge of radiotherapy physics and radiation safety principles. Experience/competence in LINAC QA, dosimetry, treatment planning systems, and clinical protocols. Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, good communication and report-writing skills. Computer literacy and strong analytical/problem-solving skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation, norms/standards and hospital governance frameworks for medical use of ionising radiation.
Duties Provide comprehensive clinical radiotherapy physics services supporting safe and effective patient treatment. Perform and manage routine, monthly and annual QA/QC for linear accelerators, imaging systems, and associated radiotherapy equipment. Undertake/participle in commissioning, acceptance testing, beam modelling, validation and implementation of new equipment, techniques and software. Deliver patient-specific QA, contribute to advanced techniques where applicable, and ensure compliance with departmental protocols. Support treatment planning processes: dosimetry audits, plan reviews, reference data management and optimisation initiatives. Participate in incident learning risk management, investigations, CAPA implementation and continuous quality improvement. Provide radiation protection and safety support in Radiotherapy. Contribute to teaching, training, mentorship and research in an academic hospital environment. Participate in after-hours/on-call support as required to ensure continuity of clinical service.
Closing Date : 28-08-2026
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