POST 11/167 : MEDICAL REGISTRAR
SALARY : R1 001 349 per annum (This is an all-inclusive flexible remuneration package
that may be structured according to specific rules). Applicants to note: Salary
package is subject to OSD determination plus commuted overtime depending
on needs of the Discipline/Institution.
CENTRE : Various (KZN)
Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care: REG.21/2026
Cardiothoracic Surgery: REG 22/2026
Family Medicine: REG 23/2026
General Surgery: REG 24/2026
Internal Medicine: REG 25/2026
Neurosurgery: REG 26/2026
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: REG 27/2026
Occupational Medicine: REG 28/2026
Ophthalmology: REG 29/2026
Paediatrics & Child Health: REG 30/2026
Pathology (Forensic Medicine): REG 31/2026
Psychiatry: REG 32/2026
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REQUIREMENTS : Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (MEDICAL); Registration
certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of
South Africa as a Medical Practitioner; Current Annual Practicing Certificate
from Health Professions Council of South Africa; Twelve (12) months post
Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at closing date of this
advert; Valid driver’s license; Relevant Discipline Specific Minimum
Requirements below (depending on the Discipline): Anesthesiology, Pain
Medicine & Critical Care: Minimum 12 months full-time experience in
Anesthesia post-Community Service and DA (SA) (or equivalent) and FCA Part
1 examination (or equivalent).Cardiothoracic Surgery: FCS Primary Exams and
ATLS Course. Family Medicine: Minimum 6 months’ full-time experience in
Family Medicine. General Surgery: 12 months experience in the Discipline
(incl. Emergency Department or other surgical disciplines i.e. ENT, Urology,
Orthopedics) and FCS(SA) Primary exam and ATLS Internal Medicine:
Minimum 12 months experience in Internal Medicine and FCP Part I or Diploma
in Internal Medicine and At least 3 months experience in the Discipline in a
District or Regional Hospital (post-community service) Neurosurgery: Minimum
6 months experience in Discipline and Primary exams. Obstetrics &
Gynecology: Minimum 12 months experience in the Discipline at a Regional
Hospital or at a hospital with a busy maternity unit (at least 300 deliveries per
month) and FCOG Part I. Occupational Medicine: Postgraduate Diploma in
Occupational Health (DOH) or equivalent and 12 months Occupational Health
experience, or experience in Worker’s Health.Ophthalmology: Minimum 6
months experience in Ophthalmology and FC Ophthalmology (SA) Part I
Paediatrics & Child Health: Minimum 6 months experience in the Discipline in
a Regional hospital and FC Paeds Part I or Diploma in Child Health. Pathology
(Forensic Medicine): Nil Psychiatry: Minimum 6 months experience in the
Discipline and either FC Psych I or Diploma in Mental Health (or
equivalent).Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage
patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work
overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research,
knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele
Principles.
DUTIES : Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the
respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated
levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc., management of
patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials,
supervision and teaching of undergraduates, provision of after-hours care for
emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of
patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the
Clinical Supervisor, Personal development to the level of independent
specialist practice in the chosen field.
ENQUIRIES : Mrs R Erasmus Tel No: 033 395 2742 /2472 /2669 3347
Anaesthesiology And Critical Care: Prof D. Gopalan Tel No: 031-260-4472
Cardiothoracic Surgery: DR. N. Ndibi Tel No: 031-240-2114
Family Medicine: Prof B Gaede Tel No: 031-260-4484
General Surgery: Prof B Phakathi Tel No: 031-260-4064
Internal Medicine: Prof N. Magula Tel No: 031-260-4242
Neurosurgery’: Dr. B. Enicker Tel No: 031-240-1134
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Prof M. Sebitloane Tel No: 031-260-4390
Occupational Medicine: Prof R Naidoo Tel No: 031-260-4385
Ophthalmology: Dr. N. Mathe Tel No: 031-260-4341
Paediatrics & Child Health: Dr L Mubaiwa Tel No: 031-260-4348
Pathology (Forensic Med): Prof Mfolozi Tel No: 031 260 2580
Psychiatry: Prof B. Chiliza Tel No: 031-260-4321
APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to Human Resource Management
Services, Registrar Programme, Department of Health, Private Bag X9051,
Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver/ courier to Human Resource
Management Services, Registrar Programme, 330 Langalibalele Street,
Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower Applicants are discouraged from
sending applications through registered mail as the Department will not be
responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be
accepted. Applications can also be submitted through the online e-Recruitment
system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs Applications submitted though the
online platforms must include copies of all documents listed above. Original
certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents will be
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requested from shortlisted candidates which must be submitted on the day of
the interview.
FOR ATTENTION : Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resources, Tel 033 395 2742/2472/ 2669/ 3347
NOTE : Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be
required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the
discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be
determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to
apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three
applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One
application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from
applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be
considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is
4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to
register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be
required to sign a contract which includes training AND service responsibilities.
Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and
assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the
signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. Please note
that proof of successful completion of the required examinations as indicated,
is a pre-requisite and must be submitted if invited to an interview. All shortlisted
candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on
the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an
integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The following documents must be
submitted: Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment
Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06
November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation
of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and the information template
which is provided to ensure the fair consideration of suitably qualified
applicants and which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za.
Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and driver’s license must not
be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will
be requested to bring certified copies on or before the day of the interview. The
post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form
Z.83. It is the responsibility of those applicants with foreign qualifications to
have the qualification evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA). 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). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the
post/s. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date
of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
Whilst applications are invited for the above disciplines, not all may be filled.
Applicants will be advised in due course, should a discipline which has been
applied for be excluded from this process. The Department is an equal
opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an
Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference
for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and
targets for the occupational level concerned.
CLOSING DATE : 20 April 2026
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