• Reference Number : REFS/024117
• Directorate : Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R 1 341 855– R 1 422 810 per annum, (all-inclusive package), Grade 2- R 1 531 032 – R 1 623 609 per annum, (all-inclusive package), Grade 3- R 1 773 222 – R 2 084 754 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof P Soma-Pillay Tel- 012 354 2368

Requirements :

• National Senior Certificate/ Matric and MBCHB or equivalent qualification and FCOG (SA) or equivalent that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology and current annual registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Significant experience and interest in Gynaecologic Oncology and the Certificate in Gynaecologic Oncology (COG)(CMSA) with HPCSA registration as sub-specialist is essential for this position. Alternatively, the candidate must be in process of acquiring these. The candidate will be required to demonstrate teaching experience and research success including publications.

Duties :

• Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecology, registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecologist. Grade 2: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA plus 5 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Foreign candidates require 6 years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign health professional council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. Grade 3: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA plus 10 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Foreign candidates require 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with recognized foreign health professional council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service Duties: Render, organise and oversee inpatient and outpatient services in general gynaecology, gynaecologic oncology, and complicated pregnancy especially abnormal placentation. Coordinate and render pre-operative, operative and post-operative assessment, management and referral of women with gynaecologic cancer and complex gynaecologic conditions. Ensure compliance with the policies and protocols and better use of resources. Interest and experience in management of transgender patients, intersex conditions, paediatric patients, and critical care will be an advantage. This is an academic position including significant pre-and post-graduate teaching, training, and research duties. Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Notes :

• 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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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.