Medical Specialist - General Surgery
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Reference Number : REFS/023761
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Directorate : Surgery
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Number of Posts : 1
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Package : R 1 341 855.00 – R 1 422 810.00 per annum (inclusive package)
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Enquiries : Dr. B.L. Khulu, Tel No- 011 923 2000
Requirements :
- MBCHB, MMed Surgery, FCS (SA). Proof of current registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. A valid registration with HPCSA as an independent Medical Specialist. Skills: Patient first mentality. Sound knowledge of government regulations and policies. Administrative and management knowledge. Project management skills. Team building and people skills and including good interpersonal relations. Communication skills (Verbal and written) complimented by computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint). Organizational, problem-solving, and interventional skills. The prospective candidate should be highly motivated and enthusiastic to contribute positively to the Department of Surgery. Candidate should have the ability to work under pressure.
Duties :
- To work as a General Surgery Specialist in the Department of Surgery. Responsibilities will include clinical/patient care, i.e., Outpatient consultations, operative surgery, ward rounds etc. Teaching and training of Medical Undergraduates, students, and registrars. Involvement in research and research supervision of registrars. Involvement with the academic activities of the University of Pretoria in Surgery Department. Taking care of general and paediatric surgery patients. This includes burns and non-traumatic patients. Interdepartmental consultations. Teaching and training of undergraduate students, rotating registrars, Medical Officers, and Interns. Involvement with the academic activities of the Surgery Department at the University of Pretoria including research participation.
Notes :
- These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.
Employer : Department of Health
Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital
Closing Date : 24-10-2025
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