• Reference Number : REFS/042682
• Directorate : NEUROSURGERY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1 - R1 341 855.00 Grade 2 - R1 531 032.00 Grade 3 - R1 773 222.00
• Enquiries : Prof. L.C Padayachy - Tel no. 012 354 1029

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and MBChB or equivalent certificate, MMed (Neurosurgery) or FCS (SA) or equivalent. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for Independent Practice [Medical Specialist] in Neurosurgery. Medical Specialist Grade 1 no experience after registration with HPCSA, Medical Specialist Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA and Medical Specialist Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA in a normal Speciality. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution capacity and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and in a high pressure environment. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is valuable.

Duties :

• Provision of a comprehensive clinical service for patients at Steve Biko Academic Hospital and the cluster hospitals. Provision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical student teaching, provision of supervision and training of registrars, medical officers, interns and nurses. An ability to initiate and conduct quality research is preferred. The appointed candidate will be expected to strengthen the regional and district health systems by providing outreach programmes. Participation in all divisional, departmental and faculty meetings to facilitate effective teaching and research as well as to enhance continuing professional development. Maintaining quality assurance standards and other departmental policies. Attend meetings and training as approved by HOD. Comply with the Performance Management and Development system and overtime (contracting quarterly reviews and final assessment).

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitmentportal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet atwww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications 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 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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks(criminal record, ID checks, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification including matric and employment verification and social media check). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. 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. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO 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.