Radiation Inspector: Durban Office Graduate Internship Programme

Website South African Health Products Regulatory Authority

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, … read moreregistration and control of medicines, scheduled substances, clinical trials and medical devices, and related matters in the public interest. EXECUTIVE MANAGER: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

REQUIREMENTS:

Matric or Grade 12 certificate and a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Medical Physics Professional registration with HPCSA  Valid driver’s licence is essential. 

EXPERIENCE:

Grade 1: A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as a Medical Physicist Intern. Must hold a valid registration with the HPCSA (2026/2027) as a Medical Physicist. Demonstrated knowledge of SAHPRA’s statutory regulations relating to the medical use of ionising radiation. 
Grade 2: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Medical Physicist in Radiation Oncology, and/or Nuclear Medicine, and/or Diagnostic Radiology. The candidate must have working knowledge of, and practical experience with, relevant national legislation and applicable international standards. 

DUTIES: 

Operations and processes of the sub-unit: Plan and perform inspections in accordance with the Hazardous Substances Act, related regulations and code of practice Ensure enforcement of related regulations to non-compliant licence holders Prepare formal reports of your findings during inspections Attend to queries related to radiation control inspectorate sub-unit Assist in ensuring accuracy and improvement of the database of the subunit. 
Performing inspections: Participate in inspection activities involving high-risk electronic generators of ionising radiation, such as linear accelerators, cyclotrons, industrial radiography etc Perform radiation safety measurements to ensure regulatory compliance of licence holders in accordance with national regulations and codes of practice Verification of quality control tests from licence holders’ equipment as prescribed by national standards. 
Management of incident reporting : Receive and investigate incidents and accidents as reported by licence holders Receive and investigate occupational radiation overexposures from licence holders as supplied by approved dosimetry laboratories Provide analyses and reports in accordance with standard procedures and prescribed format Ensure international standards are maintained in managing the radiation protection processes. 
Management of risks and audit queries: Developing and implementing guidelines, codes of conduct and standard operating procedures Participate in offering advices and training/workshop to industry stakeholders related to the sub-unit Participate in national and/or international collaboration related to regulatory function under the guidance of Deputy Manager and Senior Management Receive and respond to various queries received by the sub-unit in accordance with query management standard procedure. 

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