MEDICAL OFFICER - ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in South Africa is hiring a Medical Officer for Accident and Emergency. The role involves clinical training, patient treatment, and participation in departmental activities. Candidates must have HPCSA registration, relevant qualifications, and BLS/ACLS certifications. This position offers opportunities for teaching and research, with applications accepted online only.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026.
• Up to date BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform commuted overtime.
• Clinical training, teaching, and assisting in examinations.
• Interviewing, diagnosing, and overseeing patient treatment.

Skills

Registration with HPCSA

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Education

Qualification for HPCSA registration

Job description

Overview

MEDICAL OFFICER - ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY

• Reference Number: REFS/023387
• Directorate: ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY
• Number of Posts: 9

Qualifications

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner, HPCSA registration as an independent medical practitioner or eligible for HPCSA registration as independent medical practitioner within 3 months of the closing date of this advert.
• Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026.
• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• Up to date BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform Commuted Overtime.
• Clinical training, teaching, and assisting in the examination of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• The incumbent will be responsible for interviewing, investigating, diagnosing, and overseeing the treatment of patient-related administrative duties.
• Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds.
• Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department.
• Undertaking research.
• Attending and presenting at academic meetings.
• Encourage good working relationships between colleagues and departments.
• Availability for ongoing assessments.
• Signing annual performance agreements and availability for quarterly reviews.

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 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 [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 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 to appointment.
• Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from SAQA. Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by 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

Closing Date

10-10-2025

Criteria Questions

1. Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?
2. Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner and have a current HPCSA registration for 2025/26?

Please Notes

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