Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Paediatric. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric or Paediatric Neurology. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric. The following will be added advantages: Registration as Paediatric Neurologist.

Duties :

• The candidate will be responsible for the clinical care of neurology and general Paediatric inpatient and outpatient. The incumbent will be required to conduct operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow-up and grand rounds. As the senior doctor, the incumbent will be required to supervise, train and teach registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students. The desired candidate will be expected to demonstrate exemplary conduct as a medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors’ multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will also be required to conduct research within the department and supervise the research of MMed students. Additionally, the candidate will be required to provide medical support and guidance to the multidisciplinary team and to comply with the performance management and development system within the public sector. Training in paediatric neurology can be arranged.

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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