• Reference Number : REFS/035578
• Directorate : Cardiothoracic
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R575 250.00 Per Annum (Plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr I.C. Taunyane TEL: 011 717 2536 Ms L Maseko TEL: 011 488 3711

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for the required registration with the HPCSA in Clinical Technology. Registration with the Health Profession Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Clinical Technology. A minimum of 03 years appropriate experience in Clinical Technology after registration with the HPCSA.

Duties :

• The Chief Cardiovascular Perfusionist will have to manage their team to overlook primarily three subdisciplines, adult cardiac surgery, paediatric cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery for cardiopulmonary bypass, cell saving, intra-aortic balloon pumps and ECMO. He/she should be available for on-call services for emergency cases that require theatre. The incumbent should ensure that CMJAH establishes a viable and sustainable outreach programme to designated and cluster hospitals. In addition, the incumbent will be expected to expand the scope of cardiovascular perfusion beyond the Cardiothoracic arena, to include cell saving in other disciplines, establishing vibrant ECMO programs such as, ECPR and Ex-vivo organ perfusion. The incumbent and his or her team will be expected to actively participate and develop protocols in all aspects of state patient solid organ transplantation and assist in implementation of solid organ transplantation. The incumbent and team will be expected to ensure adequate supplies of consumables so as not to hinder service delivery. The incumbent will be expected to develop the curriculum for training of new perfusionists. The incumbent will be expected to ensure that knowledge transfer, culture of academia, CPD activities are upheld at all times. The incumbent will be expected to promote collaboration with other national and international units.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted on a (PDF Format only) to the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Where Driver’s License 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/documentsplus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (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 3months 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/reference check verification and social media checks). NB: Reference Checks-the applicant should provide contactable referees (names, cell phone number and email address), of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. 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 85/1993. 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. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 10-03-2026

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.