MEDICAL REGISTRAR - ACCIDENT AND EMERGENCY

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Gauteng is looking for a Medical Registrar to join the Accident and Emergency department. The role involves clinical duties, teaching, and participation in research. Candidates must have HPCSA registration and relevant medical qualifications to apply. This position is crucial for providing quality emergency care to patients in Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• Current HPCSA registration for 2025/2026 is mandatory.
• Experience in clinical training and patient treatment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical duties according to Department guidelines.
• Conduct teaching and training for students.
• Participate in departmental meetings and research activities.

Skills

HPCSA registration

Diploma in Primary Emergency Care

FCEM Part 1

Education

Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner

Relevant medical qualifications

Job description

Overview

• Position: Medical Registrar - Accident and Emergency
• Reference Number: REFS/023388
• Directorate: Accident and Emergency
• Number of Posts: 7

Employer: Department of Health

Closing Date: 10-10-2025

Requirements

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner; HPCSA registration as an independent medical practitioner. Current HPCSA registration for 2025/2026.
• Must be a South African citizen or permanent resident.
• Must have successfully completed the Diploma in Primary Emergency Care.
• Must have successfully completed FCEM Part 1.
• Fully completed new Z83

Duties

• Perform duties according to guidelines from the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Witwatersrand, and Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
• Perform Commuted Overtime.
• Clinical training, teaching, and assisting in the examination of undergraduate and postgraduate students.
• Interviewing, investigating, diagnosing, and overseeing the treatment of patient-related administrative duties.
• Participation in departmental meetings, journal clubs, case presentations, lectures, and ward rounds.
• Ensure that administration and record keeping is done in the department.
• Undertaking research.
• Attending and presenting at academic meetings.
• Encourage good working relationships between colleagues and departments.
• Availability for ongoing assessments.
• Signing annual performance agreements and availability for quarterly reviews.

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.
• 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 [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. All fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if not relevant: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Applications without proof of a new Z83 and detailed CV will be disqualified.
• Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications.
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 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 with foreign qualifications must furnish SAQA evaluation.
• 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; it will be based on operational needs.

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?

Notes

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.