Medical Officer Grade 1 (Anaesthetics) (Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital)

SAdocs · October 2, 2026, 12:16pm

MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 (ANAESTHETICS) (AMENDED)

Reference Number : DPKISMH 23/2026
Number of Posts : 02
Package : SALARY GRADE 1: R 1 041 402.00 – R 1 121 241.00 per annum. All-inclusive packaged consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rule, plus Commuted Overtime, Medical Aid (Optional)
Enquiries : Dr S. Reddy Contact Details (031 530 1502)

Requirements :

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent
An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) plus
Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner after completion of community Services 2025/2026
Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

RECOMMENDATION:

At least 6 months’ experience in Anaesthetics would be a recommendation.
The Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or progress toward primary exams (FCA PART 1) will be an added advantage.
Other valid additional certificates such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Good knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures and latest protocols.
Knowledge and appropriate use of anaesthetic equipment
Experience and ability to deal with a wide variety of Anaesthetic cases
Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
Provide training and guidance to members of the multi-disciplinary team
Ability to diagnose and manage common anaesthetic problems including emergencies
Sound moral values based on integrity, trust and judgement.
Sound knowledge of the relevant legislative mandates, policies and prescripts governing the medical profession and public health in South Africa.

Duties :

Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative assessments, intra-operative regional and general anaesthesia administration and post-operative care including pain management.
Manage emergency resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs.
Ability to identify the need for and refer appropriately
Work with other clinical care units
Ability to manage patients in a holistic manner
Give medical judicial evidence
Maintain medical records
Provide training to the members of the multidisciplinary team in theatre
Participate in continued professional development and teaching programmes.
Participate in departmental audits and all other quality improvement initiatives
Knowledge of the clinical governance framework and the legislated norms and standards.
The successful applicant will be required to perform commuted overtime after hours.

Notes :

NOTE: Applications must be submitted on the new prescribed Application for Employment form (Z83) which must be originally signed and dated. Applications received on the incorrect Z83 form will not be considered. All required information on the Z83 form must be provided. Detailed Curriculum Vitae must accompany the application from Z83. The Reference Number must be indicated in the column (Part A) provided on the Z83 form. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.
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 and 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 Residents/ Work Permit holders must submit documentary proof together with their applications. All employees in the Public Service that are presently on the same salary level but on a notch/package above of the advertised post are free to apply.
The employment equity target for this post is an African Male
DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF THE POST OFFICE IN KWAMASHU, NO POSTED APPLICATIONS ARE CURRENTLY ALLOWED.
Please note that applications submitted via email will only be accepted in the following format: PDF, Microsoft Word (doc/.docx), JPEG (jpg/jpeg). Links to documents or external websites will not be accepted. Applicants are required to attach the relevant documents directly to the email.
ALL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE EMAILED TO: Pixley.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za Or Hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu Or Couriered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu

Employer : Department of Health, KwaZulu-Natal
Location : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
Closing Date : 23/10/2026