Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthesiology) (3 posts)
- Reference Number : TBH161/2026
- Number of Posts : 3
- Package : Grade 1: R 1 395 528 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 592 274 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 844 151 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
- Enquiries : Prof S Chetty, email: seanchetty@sun.ac.za
Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Experience:
- Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as part of the outreach program. Willingness to work after-hours to meet operational requirements.
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
- Provide Perioperative Patient Care in the operating rooms and critical care units at the standards required of a Specialist Anaesthesiologist. Teaching and Lecturing of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care to Undergraduate students, Postgraduate students and Peers. Evaluation of students and peers. Staying abreast of latest developments in the field of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care. Administration: Hospital and University related administrative tasks. Research related to Anaesthesiology and Critical care, and related topics, which includes facilitating the research component required by registrars by the HPCSA for specialty registration and publishing in peer reviewed, accredited journals.
- Evidence of cross-disciplinary teamwork and excellent interpersonal relationships. Evidence of planning and execution of clinically relevant and impactful research projects as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Evidence of ability to supervise registrars in Anaesthesiology, including preparation for their Fellowship examination in Anaesthesiology. Excellent communication skills.
Notes :
- The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
- Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
- “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 for registration 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time registration as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
Employer : Department of Health and Wellness
Location : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closing Date : 20 Nov 2026
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