# Career Guidance **URL:** https://hub.sadocs.co.za/c/career-guidance/43.md [Latest](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/latest.md) · [Categories](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/categories.md) · [Tags](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/tags.md) --- ## [Locum Rates 2026 Poll](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/locum-rates-2026-poll/6183)
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Hi all, As per previous request, we wanted to post a poll to get an idea of what the average locum rates are at the moment (2025-2026). This will help us create a sense of unity and accountability to try and prevent ex… --- ## [Paediatric Registrar interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paediatric-registrar-interview-tips/4423)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Paediatrics MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/paediatrics-mo-interview-tips/518)
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Have any tips for younger doctors going for an interview? :left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each oth… --- ## [I'm in commserve, what courses or examinations should I do?](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/im-in-commserve-what-courses-or-examinations-should-i-do/2916)
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Community service can look very different for different doctors. Some find themselves in academic institutions with a great academic focus and encouragement, while most find themselves with little to no academic supervi… --- ## [I'm post-commserve, what courses/examinations should I do?](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/im-post-commserve-what-courses-examinations-should-i-do/2917)
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:tada: Congratulations!! You’re finally your own, independent practitioner! Some of you might be lucky enough to get an MO (or even registrar) post straight out of commserve in an accredited facility that continually dr… --- ## [I'm an intern, what courses should I do?](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/im-an-intern-what-courses-should-i-do/2915)
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If you are an intern then you want to work on improving your clinical management and confidence, especially in emergencies. That’s were advanced life short support courses are really beneficial. Not only do they massive… --- ## [How to apply for a post](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/how-to-apply-for-a-post/319)
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How to apply for a post You will likely be faced with one of two scenarios: Scenario one You have been made aware of a post vacancy and wish to apply for it. In this case, you can complete a Z83 form and hand it to … --- ## [How to set up a good CV](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/how-to-set-up-a-good-cv/320)
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How to set up a good CV This is an overview of what a good CV should entail according to the heads of department of a district-level hospital in the Western Cape. 1. Personal statement Write a brief overview of you… --- ## [What is locum work?](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/what-is-locum-work/315)
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What does a locum do? Locum work is when a doctor offers his/her services to a healthcare facility on a temporary basis, usually without a direct contract with the employer. The pay is generally per hour, as agreed up… --- ## [How to find locum work](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/how-to-find-locum-work/316)
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How to find work as a locum There are two main ways to find work as a locum – directly or indirectly. To get locum work directly means that you make direct contact with the practice, health facility, or company where… --- ## [ICU MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/icu-mo-interview-tips/4424)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Virology registrar interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/virology-registrar-interview-tips/526)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Forensic Pathology MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/forensic-pathology-mo-interview-tips/520)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [Emergency medicine MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/emergency-medicine-mo-interview-tips/521)
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Welcome! :left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system … --- ## [Research job interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/research-job-interview-tips/522)
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Welcome! :left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system … --- ## [Internal Medicine MO Interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/internal-medicine-mo-interview-tips/517)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, to… --- ## [O&G MO Interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/o-g-mo-interview-tips/516)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help each other and build towards a stronger healthcare system in SA, tog… --- ## [Anaesthetics MO interview tips](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/anaesthetics-mo-interview-tips/487)
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:left\_speech\_bubble: Feel free to contribute to the conversation by asking questions or answering questions where you might know the answer. Let’s help one another navigate our careers in the SA healthcare system togeth… --- ## [Advertise your job opportunities](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/advertise-your-job-opportunities/509)
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Register as a Practice Owner If you are a doctor who also owns a practice, and you would like to advertise your job opportunities on the website, please request to be added to the Practice Owners group below: @PracticeO… --- ## [Reliable locum recruitment agencies](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/reliable-locum-recruitment-agencies/508)
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Below is a list of some reliable locum recruitment agencies in South Africa: Medical Resources Group Immploy Medical Recruitment ER Consulting --- ## [Interview Tips: General](https://hub.sadocs.co.za/t/interview-tips-general/321)
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Interview tips (As per the heads of department of a district-level hospital in the Western Cape) General interviews Tips on questions or topics often discussed at interviews: Describe yourself, and/or how would oth…