RADIATION SCIENTIST

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the National Medicines
Regulatory Authority established in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act,
1965, (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.

RADIATION SCIENTIST
SALARY: R 832 300.00 – R883 379.00 per annum. (TOTAL COST TO COMPANY)
Ref No.: SAHPRA 061/2023

CENTRE: PRETORIA

REQUIREMENTS: Matric certificate and Degree in Clinical Engineering/ Biomedical
Engineering/Diagnostic Radiographer or related equivalent qualification at NQF level 8 as
recognised by SAQA. Registration with the relevant professional body.

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five (5) years working as Clinical Engineer/Biomedical
Engineer/Diagnostic Radiographer, of which one (1) year must be at supervisory level.
Working knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation and international
standards. Working knowledge of Computer skills.

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. Valid Driver’s License.
Ethical behaviour and adherence to the SAHPRA Code of Conduct. At SAHPRA we adhere
to our core values: Ubuntu, Responsiveness, Integrity, Transparency, Efficiency, Excellence.

DUTIES: Evaluation and review of licence applications of listed electronic products for nonionizing radiation devices. Utilize database to process licence applications for listed electronic
products. Develop and review SOPs and Guidelines related to regulations of listed electronic
products. Support the Deputy manager and Senior manager to respond to the queries from
the industry related to the listed electronic products. Engage with industry stakeholders
through training/workshop to enhance compliance with regulatory requirements of listed
electronic products for non-ionizing devices. Receive and investigate an adverse event related
to listed products. Participate in offering advises and training/workshop to industry
stakeholders related to the subunit.

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS: All applications must:

• Be submitted with a covering letter clearly reflecting the name of the position and post
  reference number, be signed, accompanied by a comprehensive CV, the names and
  email addresses of 3 referees and recently certified copies of ID, required qualification/s
  (matric included) and driver’s licence where applicable.
• Applications without the aforementioned documents/information will not be considered.
  Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an
  evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).
• A separate application must be completed for each post. SAHPRA will not be liable
  where applicants use incorrect or no reference number on their applications.
• No late applications will be accepted. CVs will not be returned. Applications, which are
  received after the closing date, will not be considered.
• Further communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not received
  a response from SAHPRA within 3 months of the closing date, please consider your
  application as unsuccessful.
• It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time
  and place as determined by SAHPRA.

Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that
their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security
clearance, qualification verification, criminal records, credit records, citizenship status and
previous employment.
SAHPRA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are
encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. SAHPRA reserves
the right to fill or not to fill the vacant post/s.

Enquiries: Ms S. Molepo, Email: setlola.molepo@sahpra.org.za (DO NOT SEND
APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL ADDRESS).

CLOSING DATE: The closing date is the 12 January 2024 at 16H00.

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All the best with your applications