POST 11/193 : SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CARDIOLOGY)
(3-Year Contract)
SALARY : R1 341 855 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual’s personal needs)
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist. Registration with a professional council: Registration with
the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Inherent
requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Clinical Skills required of a Medical Specialist Physician
(e.g. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment in inpatient, outpatient, and
emergency contexts). Knowledge appropriate for approach to investigations of
common cardiovascular disorders. Communication including report
generation, letter writing, consultation. Effective and efficient administration.
Facilitation of management system.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): -Clinical Service Provision. Clinical Governance and
Administration. Teaching and Training/Supervision of Junior Staff. Research for
fulfilment of the MPhil Degree.
ENQUIRIES : Prof M Ntsekhe, tel. no. (021) 404-6085 or email: mpiko.ntsekhe@uct.ac.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure
that you attach an updated CV. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the
department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all
registrar appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and
may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes
Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, New Somerset Hospital,
Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial
Hospital. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract
period of 3 years. Senior Registrars will function across health facilities, as per
an agreed programme. Consideration will be given to existing employees who
are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position,
as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment
as Senior Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to
continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to
resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for
advertised Medical Sub-Specialist positions. The Department of Health is
guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are
encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
Specific Senior Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part
of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre
in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA
citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Senior Registrars
will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University/
University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines. 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
with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in
registration status)
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2026, 17:00 PM
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