• Reference Number : REFS/038561
• Directorate : MANAGEMENT
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1- R2 600 811.00 Grade 2- R2 841 732.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Dr. L.M.B Majake-Mogoba - Tel No. 012 354 1414/2222

Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus MMed/PhD (O & G) or FCOG (SA). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. A minimum of five (7) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Proven experience in managing and coordinating clinical services within a hospital or academic department. Experience in teaching and learning, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students. Evidence of research activity and publications in peer-reviewed journals. The ability to interpret and implement policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills. Communication skills (verbal and written) Organizational, problem-solving and interventional skills. Ability to foster collaboration between the University and Hospital structures. This is a joint appointment between the University of Pretoria (Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology) and Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The incumbent will be responsible for providing leadership in clinical service delivery, teaching, research, and academic administration within the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Duties :

• The Head of Department (HOD): Obstetrics and Gynaecology will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership to ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based obstetric and gynaecological services at the Steve Biko Academic Hospital and University of Pretoria. The incumbent will oversee all clinical services within the Steve Biko Academic Hospital and cluster health establishments. The deliverables include but are not limited to emergency and high-risk obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive health; ensure adherence to national standards and clinical governance requirements; lead maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality reviews; supervise and mentor medical staff; lead and support undergraduate and postgraduate training where applicable; manage departmental human, financial and material resources efficiently; drive quality improvement and patient safety initiatives; and represent the department in hospital management and external stakeholder engagements in alignment with national health priorities. The Head of Department (HOD) Obstetrics and Gynaecology will provide strategic, clinical, academic, and administrative leadership to the Tshwane cluster.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitmentportal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet atwww.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications 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 to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA).Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks(criminal record, ID checks, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification including matric and employment verification and social media check). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date : 27-03-2026

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.