MEDICAL REGISTRAR

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

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Medical Registrar for the Emergency Unit at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria. This role involves providing clinical services and managing patients, with a requirement for HPCSA registration for 2025/26. The ideal candidate will have a relevant qualification and experience in Emergency Medicine is advantageous. Applications must be submitted online by 10-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Post Community Service.
• Registration with HPCSA required.
• Advantages include experience in Emergency Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in the emergency unit.
• Manage P1, P2, and P3 patients in triage.
• Attend in-service training and present cases.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Clinical skills

Training abilities

Education

Qualification allowing registration as an Independent Practitioner

HPCSA registration for 2025/26

Job description

Compensation

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

Enquiries

• Dr. KM Tshabalala
• Tel No: 012 354 2336
• Email: [e-mail]

Requirements

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration as an independent Practitioner.
• No experience required after registration as a Medical Registrar.
• Must have completed Post Community Service.
• Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26.
• Registrars will be rotated between institutions.
• The following will be added advantages: Work experience in the field of Emergency Medicine; CMSA part 1 examinations; auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Emergency Medicine.

Duties

• Provide clinical services in the emergency unit of SBAH.
• Managing P1 and P2 patients, also P3 patients in the triage section of the unit.
• Attend in-service training and M&M meetings.
• Present cases during academic meetings.
• Train medical students and nursing staff.
• The successful candidate will be required to work longer hours (at night, weekend and public holidays) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.

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 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

Location : Steve Biko 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 you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.