• Reference Number : refs/056089
• Directorate : SURGERY (COLORECTAL SURGERY)
• 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 general surgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal specialty. Current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027. Competence; Knowledge: Ability to establish excellent working relationships with anaesthetic team, emergency unit and other clinical departments. Good leadership skills, excellent 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 and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy is required. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. Desire to train in the Subspecialty of Colorectal Surgery (declaration of interest in Colorectal Surgery and Critical Care is crucial).

Duties :

• To perform Clinical, Teaching, and Research responsibilities as required by an academic surgical unit. Clinical duties: Clinical history taking, examination and assessment of patients. Requesting and analysing special investigations. Prescribing of medications and other therapies. Communicate effectively with colleagues. Ensure proper keeping of records. Perform any other duties relevant to the clinical management of patients as required by the hospital you are rotating through. Performance of diagnostics and therapeutic surgical procedures in the field of Colorectal surgery. Ability and willingness to perform at least 5-6 24hours on calls per month during the fellowship on the premises. The following would be an advantage: Ability to perform advanced endoscopy and abdominal surgical procedures, colonoscopy or laparoscopy courses attended, knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to health care 47 users in the public sector. Six months experience as a General Surgeon before appointment will be an advantage. Supervising the management of Priority 1 patient’s resuscitation s and guide junior staff in resuscitation in the Colo-rectal Unit and Emergency Unit. Daily ICU and ward rounds. 24 hour calls on the premises to give guidance and help with emergency surgery. The calls will be supervised by a qualified Colo rectal Surgeon to assist in logistics and assist with unfamiliar procedures. Teaching ward rounds through the teaching spinal affiliated to the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. Attendance of academic meetings, conference, morbidity and mortality meetings, courses, and involvement in data collection and research.

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.