Medical Registrar

Department of Health; Thembisa; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Medical Registrars to join their surgical team. This role involves providing clinical care for surgical patients, participating in teaching and research activities, and supervising junior doctors. With a commitment to excellence, the position offers valuable experience in a range of surgical disciplines across teaching hospitals. Candidates will undergo a structured training program lasting up to five years, ensuring they gain comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in surgery. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the healthcare sector while advancing your professional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification for registration as a Practitioner.
• HPCSA registration required for the financial year 2025/26.
• General Surgery Primaries and Basic Surgery Skills Course are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for all surgical patients.
• Supervise junior doctors and participate in teaching and research.
• Ensure effective administration and secure record keeping.

Skills

Clinical Care

Surgical Skills

Teaching

Research Participation

Supervision of Junior Doctors

Education

Grade 12

MMed Degree

HPCSA Registration

Job description

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration as an independent Practitioner. No experience required after registration as a Medical Registrar. Must have completed Post Community Service. Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26. The requirements to graduate as a General Surgeon and the award of the MMed degree will be determined by the Academic Department of Surgery. The following will be an added advantage: General Surgery Primaries from the College of Surgeons of South Africa, ATLS and Basic Surgery Skills Course. Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident. Proof of current HPCSA registration. Duration of training is up to 5 years and no extension of the contract will be allowed. To graduate as a General Surgeon, a junior rotation of 2 years must be completed and a further 3 years as a senior registrar will be mandatory. The requirements to graduate as a General Surgeon and the award of the MMed degree will be determined by the Academic Department of Surgery.

Duties :

• Provide clinical care of all surgical patients. Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research, participate in departmental audit activities, prepare and write reports. Supervise junior doctors (undergraduate students, interns and community service doctors). Attend relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings. Completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g. death reports).Participate in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures and ward rounds. Ensure effective administration and secure record keeping in the department. Rendering of after-hour (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients. The incumbent will be rotated through related departments at various hospitals that are teaching hospitals for the University of Pretoria including outreach programmes.

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 UniversityKindly 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 [e-mail]. 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 : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.