• Reference Number : REFS/042649
• Directorate : SURGERY & OPHTHALMOLOGY- SURGERY (ACUTE CARE SURGERY UNIT)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 2 084.754.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Dr KA Mustafa Tel no: (011) 933 8154 or Ms Mmatli (011) 933 8174

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical specialist. A Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience in General Surgery after registration with HPCSA as a Medical specialist: Current registration with the HPCSA for 2026/2027. Exposure in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, involvement in research and management skills will be of an added advantage. Skills/ Knowledge/competence: Management experience. Computer literacy (Ms Word, Ms Excel, PowerPoint). Proven experience in Administration, Finance, Education, Research and expertise in General surgery. This experience should be in terms of clinical service provision, teaching, administration and research. The ability to establish excellent working relationships with anaesthetic team, emergency unit nursing team, ward nursing team. The capacity to manage change both within the ACS team and within the emergency unit/theatre/ward continuum. The aptitude for increasing the “footprint” of the ACS service across the CHBAH hospital cluster. Surgical skillset to manage emergency general surgery patients, including laparoscopic skills. Experience and interest in critical care is an advantage Sound knowledge of government regulations, policies and acts. The ability to interpreted and implement policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Project management skills. Teambuilding, People and Interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (verbal and written). Organizational, Problem-solving and Interventional skills. Highly motivated and enthusiastic to contribute to the Surgery care and services. The ability to work under pressure, lead transformational change in a complex environment and the ability to manage change in the department.

Duties :

• Provide leadership in service, teaching and research in the Acute Care Surgical Unit in the Department of General Surgery. Provide clinical and administrative support to the Head of Department in the efficient delivery of services to patients including outreach to referring hospitals, community health centres and clinics in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital health cluster. Perform clinical duties in area of Acute Care Surgery. Ensure that appropriate, ethical and quality research is performed in the department as part of a wider agenda to explore improvements in health care in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital area and South Africa as a whole with publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Lead and participate in research projects in areas of Acute Care Surgery. As part of the university’s responsibility, sufficient and quality teaching must be provided to undergraduates (medical students), postgraduate and fellowship students. Teach students in General Surgery. Ensure that clinical services are provided. Active participation in administrative duties of the department which include planning, budgeting and procurement processes as well as monitoring and evaluation. The HOU will be responsible for administrative and management work in the department, including assisting with work of different committees in the Department of Surgery at the Hospital and University. See to it that that quality assurance, including clinical audit, is conducted in the department in line with national core standards. Lead the department of Surgery of Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, in line with the strategic goals set by the National and Provincial Departments of Health and the Chief Executive Officer of the hospital. Participate in the management of activities of Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital as a whole and attend all applicable management meetings. Ensure the employment of the previously disadvantaged individuals in terms of race, gender and disability to enhance equity. Perform commuted overtime as per departmental requirement. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Notes :

• 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. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application 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 Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” 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. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : CHRIS HANI BARAGWANATH ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 27-03-2026

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.