• Reference Number : refs/048410
• Directorate : Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr T. Netshiongolwe Tel: 011 488 3494 Ms. M. Maseko Tel: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar. HPCSA registration as an independent Medical Registrar. No experience required after registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar. The following will be added advantage: FCS primary and FCS intermediates examinations from the College of Medicine of South Africa. Experience as a Medical Officer in Plastic Surgery and previous participation in clinical research. Knowledge and Skills: Ability to manage a team of junior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with other departments in the hospital. Surgical skill set to manage basic and emergency plastic surgical conditions and common hand conditions Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work within a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users.

Duties :

• Responsible to carry out safe and evidence based medical care to patients with plastic surgical condition. Participate in all educational activities as planned by the unit, including active engagement in all research activities aiming to improve patient care. Undertake research culminating to an MMED qualification with the University of the Witwatersrand. Provide supervision, guidance and teaching to medical students, medical interns, medical officers and all other members involved in the multidisciplinary care of plastic surgical conditions. Uphold professional conduct and be guided by sound ethical principles in the delivery of care to patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and all its affiliated cluster hospitals. Commitment to participate in overtime and outreach activities of the department.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application 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 unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 28-04-2026

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.