Radiographer

The organisation is recruiting a Radiographer for its Saldanha operation. The role forms part of a wider health jobs portfolio across Western Cape.

About This Position

An experienced Radiographer is needed to support operations in Saldanha. The role forms part of how the business keeps its health jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the health jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Saldanha teams, and the new Radiographer will feel that from the first week.

In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Saldanha also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

A Typical Day

You start your shift with a thorough handover, picking up patient histories, treatment plans and any concerns from the previous team. The morning is paced but purposeful — vital signs, medication rounds, bedside conversations — and you’re constantly switching between clinical tasks and the very human work of reassuring patients and families. Multi-disciplinary rounds give you a chance to advocate for your patients, and by the time you hand over again, you have done meaningful work that makes a real difference to the people in your care.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Beyond that, the Saldanha office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Saldanha.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Saldanha.

Why Join Us

Crucially, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Saldanha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the health jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Based in Saldanha

Saldanha continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Saldanha.

Many candidates already living within reach of Saldanha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Saldanha, Western Cape.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Support infection prevention and control protocols across the unit
• Administer prescribed medications and document treatments accurately
• Liaise with medical aids and process pre-authorisations where required
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and code calls
• Mentor student nurses and junior staff during their rotations
• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care in line with scope of practice
• Support quality improvement audits and clinical governance reviews
• Operate and care for clinical equipment in line with manufacturer guidelines

Candidate Profile

• Relevant clinical qualification from a recognised institution
• Empathy, integrity and respect for patient dignity
• Sound clinical judgement and ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong patient-centred communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ongoing CPD and clinical learning
• Willingness to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.