Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Acute care Specialist. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery.

Duties :

• Clinical history taking, examination, and assessment of patients. Requesting and analyzing special investigations. Prescribing of medications and other therapies. Performance of diagnostic and therapeutic surgical procedures in the field of surgery. Communicate effectively with colleagues and attend Theatre meetings. Keeping clinical records. Perform any other duties relevant to the clinical management of patients. Training and Teaching: advise and supervise Registrars and fellows. Formal teaching to postgraduate and undergraduate staff. Review of current literature and research. Attend appropriate CME updates. Develop diagnostic and surgical skills amongst junior staff. Research: Participate in research within the department, improve knowledge and clinical outcomes.

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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