MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1,2,3: ORTHOPAEDICS DEPARTMENT (Grey's Hospital)

SAdocs · October 31, 2026, 4:02pm

MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1,2,3

Reference Number : GS 22/26
Directorate : Orthopaedics Department
Package : GRADE 1 – R1 041 402.00 per annum; GRADE 2 – R1 188 255.00 per annum; GRADE 3 – R1 375 245.00 per annum. All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted Overtime which is subject to the needs of the department. Incumbents will have to sign the commuted overtime contract form annually.
Enquiries : DR ARW MUNGHERERA- HEAD CLINICAL DEPARTMENT. Telephone: 033- 897 3299

Requirements :

Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable. Foreign qualified candidates requires 1year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: Experience: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service.
Grade 3: Experience: 10 years experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required performing community service as required in South Africa.
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate
MBChB or equivalent.
Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice
Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice.
NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources and may be subjected to competency test.
THE EMPLOYMENT EQUITY TARGET FOR THIS POST IS: AFRICAN MALE, COLOURED MALE, AFRICAN FEMALE, COLOURED FEMALE.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: Good knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policy, medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics; Good decision making, analytical and communication skills; Computer Literacy

Duties :

Assessment, investigation and management of patients in Clinics, Wards and ICU, including after-hour service.
Consultation and communication with colleagues and junior staff.
Participate in Quality Assurance /Audit and statistics and information acquisition and review.
Clinical responsibility with participation in Commuted Overtime
Participate in Academic Programmes in Orthopaedic Department.
Assess and manage Orthopaedic patients in Clinics, Wards and ICU.
Assisting, developing and implementing of New Services and the utilization of New Equipment.
Active participation in Outreach Programme aimed at improving patient access to the relevant clinical services.

Notes :

DIRECTIONS TO CANDIDATES

The following documents must be submitted:-
(a) Application for employment Form (Form Z.83 New version), which is obtainable at any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za
(b) Detailed curriculum vitae.
(c) Only Short-listed candidates will be requested to submit certified copies of identity document, highest educational qualifications, Drivers license, professional registration (HPCSA) and proof of current HPCSA registration
The Reference Number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83
Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
NB: (a) Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Faxed applications will NOT be accepted.
(b) The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the Following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC).
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful.
Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) to their applications. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications.
Please note that this institution will not reimburse S & T to candidates for attending interviews due to financial constraints.
THIS DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, WHOSE AIM IS TO PROMOTE REPRESENTIVITY IN ALL LEVELS OF ALL OCCUPATIONAL CLASSES OF THE DEPARTMENT.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FORWARDED TO:
Human Resources Department
Greys Hospital
Private Bag X 9001
Pietermaritzburg
3200 OR
Hand Delivered to 201 Townbush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg OR
Email: Malinee.Chandul@kznhealth.gov.za Or khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za
(Attention : Mrs M. Chandulal.

Employer : Grey’s Hospital
Location : Pietermaritzburg
Closing Date : 16th November 2026