About the Opportunity

The Department of Health is inviting applications for two Clinical Technologist / Echocardiographer posts.

These posts are based in the Cardiology Department at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital. The successful candidates will perform echocardiograms, assist with cardiology procedures, participate in cardiac technology services and perform after-hours emergency call-out duties when required.

Reference Number

ECHOCARDIO/1/2026

Number of Posts

2 Posts

Salary

• Grade 1: R413 121 per annum
• Grade 2: R482 499 per annum
• Grade 3: R564 822 per annum

Benefits may include a 13th cheque, medical aid and optional homeowner’s allowance, subject to the employee meeting the prescribed requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform all echocardiograms.
• Report independently on echo findings.
• Assist with procedures in the Echo Laboratory.
• Perform procedures in invasive and non-invasive laboratories on a rotational basis.
• Work in key areas including cardiac catheterisation theatres.
• Assist with pacing and electrophysiology procedures.
• Perform exercise stress testing.
• Perform holter monitoring.
• Assist with cardiac nuclear scans.
• Participate in all areas of cardiac technology services.
• Maintain accurate statistics.
• Participate in research.
• Perform after-hours emergency call-out duties, including weekends and public holidays, according to the duty roster.
• Perform other duties relevant to the work situation as allocated by the supervisor or Head of Department.
• Participate in departmental outreach and teaching programmes.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma / BTech Degree in Clinical Technology, Cardiology
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Clinical Technologist, Cardiology
• Registration with the HPCSA in Cardiology as an Independent Practitioner

Experience Requirements

Grade 1

• No experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist for RSA-qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.
• One year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.

Grade 2

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist for RSA-qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.

Grade 3

• Minimum of 20 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist for RSA-qualified employees who performed Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Minimum of 21 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Technologist for foreign-qualified employees who are not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Sound knowledge of echocardiographic procedures
• Knowledge of ultrasound equipment
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety policies
• Sound planning and organisational skills
• Sound communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Computer literacy
• Knowledge of adult diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Knowledge of paediatric diagnostic and interventional procedures
• Experience in advanced echocardiography

Enquiries

For enquiries, contact Prof S. Khan on 031 240 1524.