• Reference Number : refs/056764
• Directorate : SURGERY (BURNS 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 General Surgery. Current FC Surgery (SA) specialist. Current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027. No experience required. Ability to initiate and conduct research will be an advantage. Skills/Competence/Knowledge: 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. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users. Computer Literacy.

Duties :

• Supervising the management of Burns patients in the ward and in ICU, performing, and supervising appropriate surgical operations. Participate in the training of Interns, Medical officers, Registrars, Engaging with surgical staff and management at cluster hospitals. Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with anaesthetic team, emergency unit, ward nursing team. Provision of a comprehensive clinical service for patients at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital; Provision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical student teaching; provision of supervision and training of Medical Registrars and Fellows in Intensive Care. Surgical skill set to manage critically ill in Burns and surgery patients’ administrative duties. Coordinating logistics and obtaining equipment and pharmaceuticals. Appointed candidate will be expected to strengthen the regional and district health systems by providing outreach programmes for Burns Unit. Be a role model for students and staff. Participate in all divisional, departmental and faculty meetings to facilitate effective teaching and research as well as to enhance continuing professional development. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Perform duties assigned by the Head of Department of Health. Maintain quality assurance standards and other Departmental policies. To assist in teaching programme of both undergraduates and postgraduates. Attend meetings and training as approved by HOU. 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.