Medical Specialist Surgery Session

Gauteng Provincial Government; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 924,000 - 1,222,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Health, invites applications for a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. The post requires registration with the HPCSA and progresses from Grade 1 to Grade 3 with increasing experience.

Duties include leadership of the General Surgery department and delivery of surgical care at Tambo Memorial Hospital. Applicants should demonstrate clinical expertise, leadership, and the ability to supervise junior staff, with good communication and HR management

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
• Grade 1: no experience required after registration.
• Grade 2: minimum 5 years post-registration experience.
• Grade 3: minimum 10 years post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the functioning of General Surgery department.
• Perform specialized procedures within General Surgery.
• Lead clinics, ward rounds and consultations with other disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical judgment

Education

HPCSA General Surgery Specialist registration

Job description

• Package : R671.00 Grade 1, R766.00 Grade 2 and R887.00 Grade 3 per hour
• Enquiries : Dr. A.B SinghTel. No: 011 898 8000

Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery and proof of current registration. Grade 1 no experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 2 a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA. Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA.

Duties :

• An in-depth knowledge of the functioning of General Surgery department. Ability to perform appropriate specialized procedures within the field of expertise. Assessment, diagnosis and management of patients within the field of expertise. Proven academic capabilities and training experience of junior staff (nurses, medical students and interns and medical officers). Sound knowledge of management and human resources. Sound knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policies. Good communication and supervisory skills, ability to work within a team. Be stress tolerance and self-confidence, capability to build and maintain relationships. Leadership and decision-making skills. Management of designated areas of responsibility within the Surgery department at Tambo Memorial Hospital. Conducting of clinics, ward rounds and consultations to other disciplines. Drawing up of protocols for patients and ward/clinic management. Performing regular audits of the department.

Notes :

• HR will conduct Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) and Verification Checks. The Department reserve the right to conduct verification beyond information provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information mentioned above with the exception of HR verification checks, will result in the candidate being disqualify. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Tambo Memorial Hospital reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 30-10-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist?

Are you currently registered with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (2026/2027)?

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.