• Reference Number : refs/056947
• Directorate : PAEDIATRICS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1: R 1 395 528 – R 1 479 723 per annum (all-inclusive package) • GRADE 2: R 1 592 274 – R 1 688 553 per annum (all-inclusive package) • GRADE 3: R 1 844 151 – R 2 301 186 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof. A Coovadia Tel No: (011) 470 9284 Ashraf.Coovadia@wits.ac.za

Requirements :

• Grade I: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Subspecialist in Paediatrics as a Neonatologist. Registration with the HPCSA as medical subspecialist in Neonatology. Proof of current registration with HPCSA. Grade II: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a subspecialist in Neonatology. Registration with the HPCSA as a subspecialist in Neonatology. Proof of current registration with HPCSA as a sub-specialist Neonatologist. At least 5 years of experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Paediatrician. Experience in undergraduate teaching and research will be an added advantage. Grade III: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical subspecialist as a Neonatologist. Registration with the HPCSA as medical subspecialist in Neonatology. Proof of current registration with HPCSA. At least 10 years of experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Paediatrician. Experience in undergraduate teaching and research will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will provide clinical services in the Neonatal division of the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. Overtime calls would be in the neonatal division including the NICU and neonatal nursery but would also require covering the general paediatric wards. There will be additional clinical responsibilities in the functioning of the department such as, working in the POPD and one or more specialist clinics when required. The candidate will be responsible for teaching and training of under and post graduate students, including supervision of medical interns, medical officers, registrars and fellows.

Notes :

• PLEASE READ THE NOTES CAREFULLY BEFORE APPYING. PLEASE ENSURE TO COMPLETE THE NEW Z83 FORM AND ATTACH IT IN PDF FORMAT. FAILURE OF WHICH THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Only online applications on (http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za) will be considered; no hardcopy or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must be submitted on a duly completed new Z83 form, obtainable from any government department or on the Internet on www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed (please refer to the left side of the Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and an updated detailed CV. The information on the new Z83 must be the same with that of the CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. Failure to submit any of the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability. It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – verification, upon appointment within the Department. This verification process entails reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, social media checks as well as a credit/financial stability check. Successful candidates will be subjected to OHS medical surveillance as required by HBA regulations within the OHS Act 85 of 1993 Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 22-10-2026

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.