• Reference Number : refs/024134
• Directorate : SURGERY
• Number of Posts : 6

• Package : GRADE 1 R1 341 855 .00 – R 1 422 810.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) GRADE 2 R 1 531 032. 00– R 1 623 609.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE) GRADE 3 R 1 773 222 .00– R 2 212 680.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Dr K. Mustafa Tel No: (011) 933 9154/815 and Rirhandzu.Mmatli@gauteng.gov.za Tel (011) 933 8174

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgey. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist.Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026. For Grade1. 0- 5 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. For Grade 2. 5-10 years’ experience as Medical Specialist. Grade 3: 10 years and above as Medical Specialist. Competence/Knowledge/Skills: Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written), ability to resolve conflict and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure, they must be aware the need may arise to work beyond normal working hours and work with a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is a must.

Duties :

• Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships within the surgical department, other specialties, and allied nursing staff. Ability to perform diagnostic and therapeutic upper and lower endoscopy. Ability in Minimal Access Surgery. Capacity to manage change, both within the HPB team and within the emergency unit/theatre/ward/high dependency unit continuum. Aptitude for increasing the “footprint” of the HPB service across the CHBAH hospital cluster. Surgical skillset to manage emergency general surgery patients, including laparoscopic skills and surgical critical care patients in a high-dependency unit. A Specialist Surgeon is required for the General Surgical Department at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) as a Training Fellow in Surgical Gastroenterology. The post is a joint post within the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences University of the Witwatersrand. The post is an equal opportunity post fulfilling the commitment to achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, gender, race, and disability. Good leadership skills, communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution, and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently, under pressure, beyond normal working hours, and work within a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies, and procedures about health care users. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license.. Experience in the public sector would be an advantage.

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 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 : 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.