Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics Grade 1 – 3 (Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital)

SAdocs · October 18, 2025, 6:03pm

Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics Grade 1 – 3

Reference Number : REFS/023641
Directorate : Clinical Services
Number of Posts : 1
Package : R 1 341 855 per annum (All-inclusive package)
Enquiries : Prof SS Golele Tel :(012) 521 4449/ 4049/ 4005

Requirements :

MBChB, MMed Orthopaedics (Special interest on foot, ankle & Arthroplasty). Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. Grade 1 no experience required after registration with the HPCSA, as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 (Five) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality and Grade 3 : A minimum of Ten(10) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a normal Speciality

Duties :

Patient Care offer comprehensive medical care to Orthopaedic Department.Patients-General/Subspecialties/Outpatient and Inpatients. Deal with referrals and transfers from level 1, 2 and 3 facilities from the Hospital drainage Area. Daily ward rounds in the Orthopaedic wards, level 1 (problems) and daily inpatient and outpatient care. See consultations from other departments. Writing meticulous discharge summaries for all patients. Run Orthopaedic outpatient and sub-specialty clinics. Up-referral of properly worked-up, appropriate patients to sub-specialties. Down-referral of all stable patients to level 1 clinics. Teaching: Formal training of Junior Medical Officers, Registrars, students and allied health workers. Mentorship of Staff (Junior Orthopaedic Officers, Registrars, Nurses) in the Orthopaedic Wards and Clinics and from facilities that refer to DGMA Hospital. Outreaches to Level 2 and 3 Hospitals.

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 : Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025