• Reference Number : refs/056765
• Directorate : SURGERY ((ACUTE CARE SURGERY UNIT)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395 528.00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Dr Mustafa Tel. No (011) 933 0268/9779/8154 or Ms Mazibuko (011) 933 8394 or email: Margaret.Mazibuko@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery. Current FCS (SA) specialist registration with the CMSA. Current HPCSA registration for 2026/2027. Skills/Competence/Knowledge: 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 procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s license. No experience required

Duties :

• Ability to establish excellent working relationships within the surgical department, other specialties, allied and nursing staff. Capacity to manage change, both within the Acute Care Surgery (ACS) team and within the emergency unit/theatre/ward/high dependency unit continuum. 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 and surgical critical care. The successful applicant will join a dynamic forward-thinking team of general surgeons with a range of special interests. The ACS unit comprises of; a surgical emergency unit that provides a 24hour service with a dedicated theatre for emergency surgery; a high dependency ward which cares for critically ill surgical patients requiring close monitoring and organ support; a general ward for non-critical patients; a surgical outpatient department; elective surgery lists. Supervising the management of, managing ACS patients in a surgical emergency unit, theatre, ICU, high dependency unit, SOPD and wards; performing, and supervising appropriate surgical operations. Candidate must be comfortable managing emergency theatre booking lists, doing compulsory overtime in the surgical department; training, teaching and supervising of clinical associate students, medical students, interns, medical officers, registrars; Undergraduate teaching ward rounds and theatre sessions, engaging with surgical staff and management at district hospital within the cluster; involvement in outreach; engagement with sub-speciality support on complicated relevant cases; administrative duties within the ACS unit and department; co-ordinating logistics and obtaining equipment and pharmaceuticals. Ability to initiate and conduct research. Participate in all divisional, departmental and faculty meetings in order to facilitate effective teaching and research; as well as to enhance continuing professional development, including attendance of training. Perform duties assigned by the Head of Unit of ACS and Head of Department of Surgery. Maintain quality assurance standards and other departmental policies. 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 : 23-10-2026

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.