Medical Officer -Neurology

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,002,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare department in Johannesburg seeks a Medical Practitioner. The role includes providing effective patient care, teaching, and participating in departmental activities. The ideal candidate will have the necessary qualification for HPCSA registration and no prior experience is required. This position promises an engaging work environment with a focus on mentoring junior staff and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• No experience required after registration.
• Registration with HPCSA is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective patient care.
• Teaching of undergraduate students.
• Participate in departmental academic activities.
• Capture data on RedCap.
• Serve as a role model and clinical mentor.

Skills

Patient first mentality

General management skills

Excellent communication skills

Good professional judgement

Integrity and professional dependability

Conflict management skills

Cost-containment skills

Education

Appropriate qualification for HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner

Job description

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

Duties :

• Provide effective patient care. Teaching of undergraduate students. Participate in departmental academic activities. Administrative duties such as capturing data on RedCap. Commuted overtime is compulsory. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Essential skills required include A patient first mentality; general management skills; excellent communication skills; good professional judgement; integrity and professional dependability; conflict management and cost-containment

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 following 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 your query to [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 unit 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 appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (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

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 10-10-2025

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 Notes :

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