Requirements :

• Appropriate Medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Paediatric Surgery. HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Surgery. The following will be added advantages: Ability and willingness to perform after hours duties. 3 years’ experience in general Paediatric Surgery. Exposure and interest in Paediatric Urology.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible to interview, investigate, diagnose and oversee the treatment of patients. Providing appropriate clinical care by seeing patients on ward rounds, in outpatient clinic and performing timeous surgical interventions. Supervising of junior doctors medical staff. Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. Attendance of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near miss meeting and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g., Death certificate). Participation in the academic program in the hospital and all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Ensure proper and accurate record keeping as legally and ethically required. Reporting to the head of unit on service delivery, clinical audits, and where necessary quality improvement plans. Assist the HOD to monitor, implement and adhere to the compliance to National Core Standards within the department. When the need and capacity allows, be available for outreach through related departments at various hospitals in our cluster. Preparing and writing of reports. Assist the Clinical Head with Administration responsibilities.

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. 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. “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 : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
Closing Date : 22-05-2026

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