MEDICAL OFFICERS: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT (Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital)

SAdocs · September 12, 2026, 9:30am

MEDICAL OFFICERS

Reference Number : DPISMH 14/2026
Directorate : EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
Number of Posts : 02
Package : GRADE 1: R1 001 349.00 – R1 041402.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) / GRADE 2: R1 142 553.00 – R1 188 255.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) / GRADE 3: R 1 322 352.00 – R1 375 245.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package). 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; Medical Aid (Optional).
Enquiries : Dr S Pillay: HCU: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT – Tel N0: 031 530 1423

Requirements :

GRADE 1: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
GRADE 2: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum of five (05) years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
GRADE 3: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum experience of 10 years appropriate Experience as Medical Practitioner.
Senior Certificate
An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBChB) Plus,
Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Completion of Community Service is mandatory. Community Service officers will not be considered.
Sound communication, negotiation, planning, organising, leadership, decision – making and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team setting
Have knowledge & skills in basic clinical care.
Ability to manage patients independently
Ability to work and maintain meaningful relationships with a diverse community.
Ability to make a positive contribution in a busy department.
Resilience and ability to cope with change.
Additional post graduate courses (ACLS, BLS, ATLS etc.) would be added advantage.
Basic knowledge of medical practice ethics
RECOMMENDATION: Unendorsed valid code B driver’s license (Code 08)

Duties :

Responsibility for care of patients at the emergency department
Participate in 24-hour clinical coverage by performing commuted overtime
Attendance of ward rounds and participation in the academic programmes
Provide initial resuscitative, and care of patients.
Ensure that the scientific principles of clinical care are maintained
Ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency
Participate in clinical audit programmes as and when scheduled
Participate in quality improvement programmes
Participate in effective management of complaints and patient safety incidents
Ensure compliance with current legislative and ethical principles
Ensure sound labour relations in compliance with the relevant legislation while maintaining the interest of the patients.
Participate in outreach programmes.
Provide training for nurses, junior staff, interns and medical students.
Examination, diagnosis and total management of Orthopaedic Patients
Identification and management of emergencies
Ability to identify the need for and refer accordingly
Maintain proper medical records
Knowledge of clinical governance framework and the legislated norms and standards

Notes :

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.
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 : 30/09/2026