MEDICAL REGISTRAR (4 - 5 YEARS CONTRACT): Various disciplines (Limpopo Academic Complex)

SAdocs · August 1, 2026, 12:59pm

MEDICAL REGISTRAR (4 - 5 YEARS CONTRACT) – 20 POSTS

Reference Number : S4/1/1 / DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULAR NO 59 OF 2026 GRANT ADVERT-1 POST 4
Number of Posts : 20
Package : R1 041 402.00 p.a.
Enquiries : Mr M Malale, 015 293 6554 / 6017 / 6371

20 POSTS FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING DISCIPLINES:
General Surgery, Anaesthesiology, Family Medicine, Otorhinolaryngology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health, Radiation Oncology, Diagnostic Radiology, Psychiatry, Nuclear Medicine, Forensic Pathology, Ophthalmology, any other HPCSA accredited disciplines.
Senior Medical Registrar: Paediatrics Pulmonology and Paediatrics Oncology

Rural allowance of 18% of basic salary PSCBC will apply for the periods that the registrar may be stationed at Mankweng, Thabamoopo, Tshilidzini, Letaba and Mokopane hospital or a district hospital.
Commuted overtime in accordance with the Provincial Commuted Overtime Policy and Departmental requirements.
Appointment as a Registrar will be on contract, for 4 to 5 years based on the HPCSA prescribed duration of training and satisfactory progress.

Requirements :

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS:
A) MINIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner independent practice.
For Paediatric Oncology and Paediatric Pulmonology: An appropriate qualification as a Paediatrician Medical Specialist and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
Registration with the Health Professions Council: On assumption of duty, the registrar should hold current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner independent practice.

B) The following will be an added advantage:

Post Community Service experience in a relevant discipline for the one in which you are applying.
A postgraduate diploma in the discipline in which you are applying
Successful completion of the Part 1 Fellowship exam in the discipline in which you are applying
A current Advanced Life Support course applicable to the discipline in which you are applying, or an appropriate skills-based training course in the discipline in which you are applying.

D) Other:

Registrars will within a month of assumption of duty be required to register as postgraduate students with the University of Limpopo in the relevant discipline
All applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents

E) Knowledge and Skills

Appropriate experience and suitability to train in the relevant specialty
Ability to manage patients independently and effectively
Ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime
Good interpersonal skills and knowledge and respect for the Patient’s Rights Charter and Batho Pele principles, and sound medical ethics
An interest in conducting research
Computer literary, including collection and analysis of data.

Duties :

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

Responsible for care of patients in designated levels and sites e.g wards, outpatients, emergency units, intensive care, theatre and outreach sites / or in services related to your discipline
Appropriate recording and monitoring, clinical and mortality audit, data analysis and report writing as relevant to the discipline
Mandatory participation in departmental academic meetings and teaching programmes
Teaching and supervision of undergraduate students and medical officers and interns, and any other academic in-service training as required by the Head of department
Provision of after-hours services.

Notes :

Appointment conditions and rotation:

Registrars will be appointed at one of the hospitals in the Limpopo academic complex, which will be their designated pay point, they will however be stationed according to the HCPSA accredited rotation in their discipline
Rotations may include a 3 – 6 month blocks at a facility in another district or province.
In disciplines that do not currently have HPCSA accreditation for the full registrar training period, candidates will be sent to an accredited facility in another province to complete their training requirements. Candidates will be required to sign an agreement with the province to return at the completion of the time spent away, if this is 6 months or more, and to work back an equal amount of time as that spent away
Appointment as a registrar will be on contract for 4 or 5 years, based on the registrar training period in each discipline.
Registration with the University of Limpopo is a requirement, should this not be successful for any reason, the appointment as a registrar will be terminated immediately.
Should registration with the University as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a registrar also discontinues
Signing an agreement with the Head of Clinical Department / Discipline to comply with the timelines for completion of exams, research and other requirements. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in termination of the registrar contract.
Commuted Overtime in accordance with the provincial policy and service delivery needs.

**NB: Ensure that you read the conditions and requirements of the post BEFORE you apply. Failure to comply with the instructions below, will result in your application to be disqualified. By applying, it is understood that you agree to the conditions and requirements of the post. Applications should include a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae [CV]. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation. Shortlisted candidates will be required to come for an interview, at which time, certified copies of all relevant qualifications, current registration with the relevant statutory body and copy of ID must be submitted. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise and the other shall be an Integrity [Ethical Conduct], as per Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. The successful candidate will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks as per the Directive on Human Resource Management and Development for Public Service Professionalization effective from 01 April 2024. The Department of Health is an equal opportunity Employment Equity and Affirmative Action Employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised in this circular. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. The advert will be an open advert for 31 March 2027, as long as posts and funding are still available. To apply for the advertised posts, please click on the following link: Login

Employer : Limpopo Department of Health
Location : Limpopo Academic Complex
Closing Date : 21 August 2026