Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (Obs and Gynae) (20 hours per week) (Contract until 31 March 2027) (Contract position) (Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory)

SAdocs · November 13, 2026, 1:13pm

MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SESSIONAL) (OBS AND GYNAE) (20 HOURS PER WEEK) (CONTRACT UNTIL 31 MARCH 2027) (CONTRACT POSITION)

Reference Number : GSH253/2026
Remuneration : Grade 1: R 671 per hour, Grade 2: R 766 per hour, Grade 3: R 887 per hour. A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Enquiries : Dr A Osman or Prof M Patel, Tel no. (021) 404 6020 or email: ayesha.osman@uct.ac.za/m.patel@uct.ac.za or marilyn.koks@uct.ac.za

Minimum educational qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as an Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms.
Computer literacy (MS Office) is mandatory.
Ability to perform level 2 obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound scans.
Possess surgical competency in terms of emergency and elective obstetric surgery and gynaecological laparotomy, including cystectomy and hysterectomy.
Ability to perform emergency and elective obstetric procedures.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

Participation in the academic activities of our department.
Provide clinical care to Obstetrics and Gynae emergency and elective patients.
Perform Obstetrics and Gynaecology surgery.
Run a tertiary level labour ward, special care unit and theatre independently, including but not limited to diagnostic skills, management plans, surgical competency and counselling around complex decisions.

Note:

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 to register 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 for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Employer : Western Cape Government, Department of Health and Wellness
Location : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closing Date : 27 Nov 2026