• Reference Number : refs/050057
• Directorate : GENERAL SURGERY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1: R 1 041 402.00 PER ANNUM (ALL INCLUSIVE)
• Enquiries : Prof O.D Montwedi, Tel No: (012) 373 1005

Requirements :

• MBChB degree Registered as an Independent Medical Practitioner with HPCSA. The post is a combined training position between Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital and the University of Pretoria. The successful candidate will be expected to work in General Surgery for five (5) years and will have to perform after hour calls. Preference will be given to South African citizens and candidates who already completed part one (1) of the FCS examination. All registrars will be expected to register as MMed student at the University of Pretoria and will have to complete a research project in a field of his / her choices in General Surgery.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to do daily ward rounds, seeing all patients allocated to him or her and making daily clinical notes in patient records. Actively seeing patients on calls. Effectively supervising juniors. Proper communication with other staff members, nursing staff, paramedical disciplines, patients and or their relatives. Cost effective usage of resources, including laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy will be expected. Working effectively in the specialist clinics and or outpatient clinic. Provide counselling during surgery emergencies. Manage patients according to accepted guidelines. Attending academic activities on a regular basis and presenting at meetings. Contribute to undergraduate training and help with student examinations Contribute towards and participating in departmental research projects. Ensure that all patient related administrative tasks are properly done.

Notes :

• APPLICATIONS: Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants at no cost. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applications must be filled in on a new amended Z83 form, accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV) that highlights or states the requirements mentioned above, and applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Applicants must not submit copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications with the application. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit them. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Candidates will be subjected to a security screening and vetting process. Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake two (2) pre-entry assessments, i.e., practical and integrity assessments. Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time, and place determined by the Department. Apply online at: www.professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 26-06-2026

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.