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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Clinical Technologist: Grade 1 to 3 (Neurophysiology)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH36/2025
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Clinical Technologist in Neurophysiology.
 
Note:
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)".
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Excellent team player Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Advanced Knowledge in Neurophysiology, including objective electrophysiological diagnostic assessment in EEG, NCS, LTM, Evoke potentials (BAER/VEP/ERG) and Sleep investigations.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Neurophysiology respect of RSA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Neurophysiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Neurophysiology in respect of SA qualified employees. A Minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Neurophysiology in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Perform various quality diagnostic procedures e.g. awake EEG, sleep EEG, awake/sleep EEG, day telemetry and Nerve conduction studies, electroretinograms, visual evoked potentials and auditory brainstem evoked response on in patients and outpatients. Providing accurate interpretation and reporting of neurodiagnostic procedures. Operate equipment and to ensure the correct function thereof as well as to trouble shoot. Liaise and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, to support the delivery of best practice for patient care. Management of all resources which included Assisting with maintenance of equipment. Provide Professional education and training to staff. Contribute and involvement with relevant research within the department.
 
Enquiries:
Prof Jo Wilmshurst, tel.no. (021)658-5434; email jo.wilmshurst@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist in Neurophysiology.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 397,233 per annum, Grade 2: R 463,941 per annum, Grade 3: R 543,099 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
5/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, 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 and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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