• Reference Number : REFS/045386
• Directorate : NEUROSURGERY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 - R1 001 349.00 Grade 2 - R1 142 553.00 Grade 3 - R1 322 352.00
• Enquiries : Prof. L.C Padayachy - Tel no. 012 354 2306/1029

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and MBChB or equivalent certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for Independent Practice (Medical Practitioner). Medical Officer Grade 1 no experience after registration with HPCSA, Medical Officer Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA and Medical Officer Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution capacity and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and in a high pressure environment. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is valuable. Having passed FCS Neurosurgery Primaries is an added advantage.

Duties :

• Medical Officers will inter alia be responsible for rendering services, assessment and treatment of patients, related administration and participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching, participating in departmental audit activities, preparing and writing reports.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitmentportal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet atwww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks(criminal record, ID checks, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification including matric and employment verification and social media check). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 17-04-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.