Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Surgery)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS721/2025
New Somerset Hospital
Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a regional level hospital. Must be able to perform amputations, basic laparotomies and minor surgical procedures safely and without significant surgical supervision. The ability to perform basic diagnostic upper endoscopy. ATLS/ BLS certification or equivalent is required. Appropriate experience in managing critically ill patients.
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Operative management of all surgical and trauma emergencies, as well as elective surgical procedures at a regional level hospital. Outpatient clinic consultations and management planning. Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients and management of ventilatory and inotropic support in an Intensive Care Unit. Inpatient management and interdepartmental liaison. Endoscopic GIT diagnostic and therapeutic management. Supervision and teaching of students and interns. Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department. Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment.
Prof H Bougard, tel. no. (021) 402 6444
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform shift work and commuted overtime.
Grade 1: R 1,001,349 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,142,553 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,322,352 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer’s contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
10/31/2025 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 11/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
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