General Surgery Specialist – Grade 1/2/3

SAdocs; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 1,396,000 - 1,844,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is advertising a post in the General Surgery Department for a Medical Specialist. The role requires registration with the HPCSA as a General Surgeon, with expectations across Grade 1–3 and substantial experience.

The incumbent will provide leadership, teaching, and clinical service across in-patient and out-patient settings, oversee breast, endocrine and renal units, and contribute to research and quality assurance. Closing date 16 November 2026.

Qualifications

• MBChB or equivalent and eligibility for HPCSA General Surgery specialist registration.
• FCS (SA) and MMED with time in a general surgery registrar program.
• Current HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
• Foreign candidates requiring experience after registration and potential need to be specialist before employment.

Responsibilities

• Participate in in-patient and out-patient general surgery service, including breast and endocrine care at Grey’s hospital.
• Manage patients requiring general surgery.
• Assist in maintaining the surgical database and teaching staff.
• Supervise surgical trainees and interns rotating through the unit.
• Develop and implement general surgery protocols and ensure quality standards.

Skills

HPCSA registration

Specialist in General Surgery

Leadership experience

Education

MBChB or equivalent

FCS (SA) and MMED

HPCSA Medical Specialist registration

Current HPCSA registration

Job description

Grey’s Hospital in Pietermaritzburg is advertising a post in the General Surgery Department for a Medical Specialist. The role requires registration with the HPCSA as a General Surgeon, with expectations across Grade 1–3 and substantial experience.

The incumbent will provide leadership, teaching, and clinical service across in-patient and out-patient settings, oversee breast, endocrine and renal units, and contribute to research and quality assurance. Closing date 16 November 2026.