• Reference Number : refs/056088
• Directorate : SURGERY (HEPATOBILIARY (HPB)
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395.528. 00 PER ANNUM (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 :

• DURATION: This is a two-year contract post. There will be a full performance appraisal after one year, and reappointment for the second year is dependent on a suitable appraisal. There will be no extension beyond a period of two years from initial appointment. No private practise allowed. REQUIREMENTS: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027. Current FCS (SA) specialist registration with the CMSA. Desire to train in the Subspecialty of Surgical Gastroenterology (declaration of interest in Surgical GIT in general, Upper GIT, or Hepatobiliary Surgery is crucial). Ability and willingness to perform after-hours duties At least six months of experience outside of HPB Surgery will be an advantage.

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 Incumbent must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The Incumbent 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.

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 : 24-08-2026

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.