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Medical Registrar - Plastic and Reconstructing surgery

Department of Health

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 1,002,000

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Job summary

A public health department seeks qualified Medical Registrars for Plastic and Reconstructing Surgery. Candidates must have HPCSA registration and relevant experience. Responsibilities include managing patient care and participating in research. The position is located at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, with a salary of R 1 001 349.00 per annum. Closing date for applications is 10-10-2025.

Qualifications

  • Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
  • Experience in Plastic Surgery is an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out evidence-based medical care for plastic surgical conditions.
  • Provide supervision and teaching to medical students and interns.
  • Engage in research activities with the University of Witwatersrand.

Skills

Ability to manage a team of junior doctors
Excellent communication skills
Surgical skill set for emergency conditions
Leadership skills
Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualification allowing registration with HPCSA
Job description
Overview

Medical Registrar - Plastic and Reconstructing surgery

  • Reference Number : REFS/023447
  • Directorate : Plastic and Reconstructing surgery
  • Number of Posts : 3
  • Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
Requirements
  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Ability to manage a team of junior doctors. Ability to establish excellent working relationships with other departments in the hospital. Surgical skills set to manage basic and emergency plastic surgical conditions and common hand conditions. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work within a diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users.
  • The following will be an added advantage: Experience as a medical officer in Plastic Surgery and previous participation in clinical research. Passed FCS primary plus intermediates examinations.
Duties
  • Responsible to carry out safe and evidence based medical care to patients with plastic surgical condition. Participate in all educational activities as planned by the unit, including active engagement in all research activities aiming to improve patient care. Undertake research culminating to an MMED qualification with the University of Witwatersrand. Provide supervision, guidance and teaching to medical students, medical interns, medical officers, and all other members involved in multidisciplinary care of plastic surgical conditions. Uphold professional conduct and be guided by sound ethical principles in the delivery of care to patients at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital and all its affiliated cluster hospitals. Commitment to participate in overtime and outreach activities of the department.
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 healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. 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 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 you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.
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