Medical Officer - Emergency Medicine

Gauteng Provincial Government; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 937,000 - 1,146,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Health, Edenvale Regional Hospital, is seeking a Medical Practitioner for the Emergency Department. The role focuses on evaluating and managing acutely ill patients, supervising undergraduates and junior doctors, and handling medico-legal documentation.

Requirements include MBChB, current HPCSA registration (2026/2027), and eligibility for Independent Medical Practitioner registration.

Qualifications

• MBChB degree and HPCSA registration required.
• Current HPCSA registration (2026/2027) essential.
• Interest in acute/ Emergency care advantageous.
• Overtime is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and clinical management of Emergency Department patients.
• Clinical training and supervision of undergraduates and junior doctors.
• Medico-legal administration as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Decision making

ATLS/ACLS/APLS

Education

MBChB

DipPEC

Emergency ultrasound accreditation

Job description

• Package : R1 041 402 per annum (All inclusive) OSD Salary

Requirements :

• Requirements: Basic medical degree (MBCHB) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Medical Practitioner post community service. Proof of current registration (2026/2027) is essential. Grade 1: No experience required after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA. Interest in acute and emergency care is advantageous. Good interpersonal, communication and computer skill. Independent and effective decision-making. ATLS/ACLS/APLS/PALS certificates will be advantageous. Diploma in Primary Emergency Care (DipPEC) and emergency ultrasound accreditation are also advantageous. Commuted overtime is mandatory.

Duties :

• Evaluation and clinical management of patients referred to the Emergency Department. Clinical training and supervision of undergraduates and junior doctors. Relevant administration as required for medico-legal purposes.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 16-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have current HPCSA registration?

Are you registered with HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Medical Practitioner?