MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 –3 PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1 001 000 - 1 323 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department in Pretoria seeks a Medical Officer in Paediatric Surgery. The role involves working in a clinical setting, participating in academic programs, and requires valid HPCSA registration. Ideal candidates will have an MBChB and FCS(SA) Primary qualifications. Applications close on 18 November 2025.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner.
• Experience in research will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Work as a medical officer in the Paediatric Surgery Unit.
• Participate in clinical work in wards, outpatient department, and theatre.
• Engage in the academic program of the unit.

Education

MBChB

FCS(SA) Primary

Job description

MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 –3 PAEDIATRIC SURGERY

• Reference Number : REFS/024006
• Directorate : PAEDIATRIC SURGERY
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : GRADE 1 R1 001 349 per annum (all-inclusive package); GRADE 2 R 1 142 553 per annum (all-inclusive package); GRADE 3 R 1 322 352 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Requirements

• MBChB. FCS(SA) Primary. Valid registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be expected to work as a medical officer in the Paediatric Surgery Unit at Steve Biko Academic Hospital. The applicant will be required to work overtime and weekends as needed, according to the demands of the unit. Duties will include clinical work in the wards, outpatient department, and theatre. The applicant will be expected to actively participate in the academic program of the unit and research experience will be a definite advantage.

Notes

These positions are joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand / University of Pretoria / Sefako Makgatho University. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Steve Biko Academic Hospital

Closing Date

18-11-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?
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 note: 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.