Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedics) (6/8th Post)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: TBH148/2025
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
“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 for registration as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
Clinical and Administrative Responsibilities of the Orthopaedic Upper Limb and Trauma Unit. Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of Upper Limb Surgery at Tygerberg Hospital. Supervision of clinical and operative activities of orthopaedic surgeons- in- training. Active participation in the pre-graduate and post-graduate programs of the Division of Orthopaedics and the University of Stellenbosch FMHS. Conducting and supervising research in the field of Orthopaedics.
Fellowship in upper limb surgery (1 Year). Appropriate experience in elective and traumatic Upper Limb Surgery as a specialist. Appropriate experience in the management of complex Upper Limb Orthopaedic conditions for example hand and wrist arthroplasty, acute and neglected peripheral nerve injuries, intra articular distal radius injuries, metacarpal and phalangeal injuries, re-implantation or transposition of traumatic amputations and congenital hand conditions. Evidence of prior research and publications in the fields of Orthopaedic Surgery and/or a research orientated degree or proof of registration in a research orientated degree e.g. PhD. Evidence of previous teaching of pre and postgraduate medical students in an academic institution.
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics. 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 Orthopaedics. 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 Orthopaedics.
Prof Jacques du Toit, tel. no. (021) 938-9266
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedics.
Grade 1: R 1 006 392 - R 1 067 109 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 148 274 - R 1 217 706 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 329 918 - R 1 659 510 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
9/26/2025 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 10/10/2025 12:00:00 AM
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