Medical Officer, General Surgery (Sessional)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 690,000 - 912,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Medical Officer (Sessional) in General Surgery to support surgical services across departments, including ICU, OPD and wards. The role is sessional and involves promoting quality care and training of junior staff.

Applicants must hold MBChB/MBBCh and be registered with HPCSA as independent practitioners, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Salary is hourly with 80 hours per month; closing date 26 October 2026.

Qualifications

• MBChB/MBBCh and HPCSA independent practitioner registration.
• Knowledge and experience in medical and surgical management.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical services and manage surgical patients across departments (ICU, OPD, wards).
• Supervise medical interns, clinical assistants and nursing staff; ensure proper record keeping.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Surgical experience

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Education

MBChB / MBBCh

HPCSA independent practitioner registration

National Senior Certificate

Job description

The Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Medical Officer (Sessional) in General Surgery to support surgical services across departments, including ICU, OPD and wards. The role is sessional and involves promoting quality care and training of junior staff.

Applicants must hold MBChB/MBBCh and be registered with HPCSA as independent practitioners, with strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Salary is hourly with 80 hours per month; closing date 26 October 2026.