• Reference Number : refs/048407
• Directorate : Surgery
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof T. Luvhengo Tel: 011 488 3373 Ms. L. Maseko Tel: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar. HPCSA registration as Medical Registrar. No experience required after registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar. The following will be added advantage: HPCSA registration as an independent Medical Practitioner and must be post Community Service. Must have completed Primaries, ATLS and BSS in relevant department. Must be a South African citizens or permanent residents. Proof of current HPCSA registration for April 2026/ March 2027. Training opportunities are inter alia available in the following disciplines: Paediatric Surgery.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patient related administrative duties, participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research, participating in departmental audit activities, preparing and writing of reports, liaison and communication services and community liaison. Supervising junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors). Willing to do commuted overtime. Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meeting and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g., 120 Death certificate). Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care. Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients. Performance of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients. Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures and ward rounds. Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department. Rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Registrars will inter alia be responsible for rendering of clinical services, assessment and treatment of patients. Registrars will be rotated through related departments at various hospitals, comprising hospitals served in their specific outreach programmes. Registrars will be appointed jointly between the Gauteng Provincial Government and the following tertiary institutions: University of the Witwatersrand (WITS). Duration of training is up to 5 years and no extension of the contract will be allowed. To graduate as a General Surgeon a junior rotation of 2 years must be completed and a further 3 years as a senior registrar will be mandatory. The requirements to graduate as a General Surgeon and the award of the MMed degree will be determined by the Academic Department of Surgery.

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.