Requirements

Applicants must have a Matric certificate and Honours degree (NQF 8): Medical Physics, Clinical Engineering, and Biomedical and related qualifications as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Professional registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). 

Experience

Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in any combination of the three fields (Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Nuclear Medicine). Managerial experience is preferred. Knowledge of and experience with relevant national legislation and international standards. Computer literate. 

Core Competencies, Technical Proficiencies, and Values

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, protocols, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Preparation and management of strategic plans, business plans, and budgeting.
• Performance management and team management skills.
• 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 and ethical behaviour.
• Communication skills (verbal, written, negotiation, conflict management, presentation).
• Interpersonal skills.
• Assertiveness.
• Customer service.
• Planning and organising skills
• MS Office.
• A valid driver’s license. 

Duties

• Manages and controls the operations, processes, and innovations of the Sub-Unit: Electronic Generators of Ionising Radiation (“X-Rays”) by:
• Developing effective strategies for licensing, inspections, and enforcement related to electronic generators of ionising radiation, in collaboration with Sub-Directorate: Inspectorate.
• Maintaining oversight of (and accountability for) licensing of electronic generators of ionising radiation, non-compliances, and enforcement related to regulation of ionising radiation and radiation protection, in collaboration with Manager: Inspectorate and Manager: Radionuclides.
• Supporting the coordination of functions between the sub-units, i.e., Radionuclides, Inspectorate, and Electronic Generators of Ionising Radiation (“X-Rays”).
• Conducting needs analyses and providing inputs to the budget and acquisition of assets, consultants, and contractors.
• Providing staff leadership, performance management, skill and career development, motivation, discipline, and dealing with complaints/grievances.
• Collating and submitting analyses and reports under this Unit with standard procedures and prescribed formats.
• Ensures effectiveness of internal/sub-unit operational processes by:
• Ongoing review and optimisation of operations and processes.
• Developing, reviewing, and improving the accuracy of databases.
• Coordinating operations, processes, and projects between the three sub-units.
• Encouraging effective utilisation of resources to enhance value for money.
• Developing (and reviewing) internal policies, in collaboration with senior management.
• Evaluating and improving security (physical, information, cyber).
• Ensures the appropriate development, evaluation, and continuous improvement of regulatory control by:
• Advising on and leading processes to improve regulatory control and cooperative governance.
• Supporting, coordinating, and participating in research projects and new developments in these fields.
• Supporting, coordinating, and participating in national and regional technical cooperation projects.
• Developing, reviewing, and improving regulatory management systems.
• Identifying gaps, overlaps, and shortcomings in the regulatory control and cooperative governance processes.
• Builds human capital in the sub-unit by:
• Working with the Manager and relevant functional heads to develop plans and procedures for information and knowledge management and the sourcing, acquisition, and development of staff with required critical skills.
• Implements internal communication and incident reporting procedures by:
• Liaising with management, and the legal and communication units for advice and to clarify established SAHPRA systems and methodologies.
• Providing comments, inputs, and advice on international standards and guidance documents, representing the interests of South Africa as a member state of the International Atomic Energy Agency, under the guidance of senior management and in collaboration with medical physicists and radiation scientists.
• Managing investigation of incidents and accidents, and the formulation of appropriate communications with licensees, other regulatory authorities, and the public, in collaboration with the Deputy Manager: Inspectorate and the Deputy Manager: Radionuclides, and under the guidance of the Manager: Radiation Control.
• Representing SAHPRA’s interests on national, regional, and international levels (forums, committees, etc.).