• Reference Number : refs/024260
  • Directorate : Family Medicine
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 1 341 855.00. Per annum (All Package Inclusive)
  • Enquiries : Dr L.B. Mapeshoane- Tel No: (012) 841 8302

Requirements :

  • MBCHB degree and Registration with the HPCSA as a specialist in Family Medicine. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal relationship skills. Good resource management, problem solving and decision making skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours, and work with a diverse team.

Duties :

  • Direct clinical service provision within the assigned clinical department (unit). Provide direct clinical leadership to the department. Formulate treatment guidelines and protocols for the department. To oversee training and supervision of junior doctors. Organize departmental clinical meetings with the doctors, nurses and other category of clinical staff within the unit. Attend meetings for heads of clinical unit and make meaningful contribution in these meetings. Manage any medical adverse events within the unit and report them to the clinical manager. Oversee and manage administrative duties of the unit. Give support to the clinical manager.

Notes :

  • These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University 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. Applications 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 new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in 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. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. 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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Mamelodi Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 24-12-2025


Criteria Questions
Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?
Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner and have a current HPCSA registration for 2025/26?

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.