• Reference Number : refs/022484
• Directorate : GENERAL SURGERY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 001 349. 00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Prof O.D. Montwedi Tel No: 0829226175 / Daniel.Montwedi@up.ac.za / Montwedi.Daniel@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• MBChB degree Registered as an Independent Medical Practitioner with HPCSA. The post is a combined training position between Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital and the University of Pretoria. The successful candidate will be expected to work in General Surgery for four (4) years and will have to perform after hour calls. Preference will be given to South African citizens and candidates who already completed part one (1) of the FCP examination. All registrars will be expected to register as MMed student at the University of Pretoria and will have to complete a research project in a field of his / her choices in General Surgery.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to do daily ward rounds, seeing all patients allocated to him or her and making daily clinical notes in patient records. Actively seeing patients on calls. Effectively supervising juniors. Proper communication with other staff members, nursing staff, paramedical disciplines, patients and or their relatives. Cost effective usage of resources, including laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy will be expected. Working effectively in the specialist clinics and or outpatient clinic. Provide counselling during surgery emergencies. Manage patients according to accepted guidelines. Attending academic activities on a regular basis and presenting at meetings. Contribute to undergraduate training and help with student examinations Contribute towards and participating in departmental research projects. Ensure that all patient related administrative tasks are properly done.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University 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. Applications 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 new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in 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. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. 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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : KALAFONG PROVINCIAL TERTIARY HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

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.