Medical Registrar - Public Health

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

Job summary

A government health department in Johannesburg is seeking a Medical Registrar for a four-year Public Health Medicine training program. Candidates must hold qualifications for HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner, with an added advantage of relevant postgraduate qualifications. The role offers comprehensive training affiliated with local universities and participation in academic activities.

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate qualifications for HPCSA registration.
• Must be registered with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Further experience after HPCSA registration is added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Public Health Medicine Registrar program over four years.
• Work at Gauteng Department institutions as part of training.
• Complete a Masters in medicine (MMed) in Public Health Medicine.

Education

Medical Degree allowing registration with HPCSA

Registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar

Post-graduate qualification (advantage)

Job description

Overview

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr S Naidoo Tel No- 011 717 2614Ms L Maseko Tel No- 011 488 3711

Requirements

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar. HPCSA registration as Medical Registrar. No experience required after registration with HPCSA as Medical Registrar. The following will be added advantage: Further work experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, and a relevant post-graduate qualification.

Duties

• The Public Health Medicine Registrar programme runs over a four- year period. Training includes work at institutes within, and affiliated to, the Gauteng Department, as part of experiential learning, the opportunity to perform overtime work in another discipline or area within the Gauteng Department of Health; and further training with the Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, University of the Witwatersrand, to facilitate completion of a Masters in medicine (MMed) in Public Health Medicine and other requirements directed by the College of Medicine of South Africa, to become a Fellow (Specialist) in the College of Public Health Medicine. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in the Department’s academic program and any related research activities.

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

1. Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner?
2. 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.