Medical Specialist (Trauma)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,256,000 - 1,535,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Health, invites applications for a Medical Specialist in Surgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The incumbent will provide clinical work and supervision across unit, casualty, ward, ICU and theatre, and contribute to training and research.

Requirements include registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery; MBBChB and FCS (SA); full HPCSA registration. Salary is per OSD policy; closing date 20 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery.
• Minimum qualification of MBBChB and FCS (SA) with full HPCSA registration.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent will be responsible for clinical work and supervision in all aspects of the unit, casualty, ward, ICU and surgical procedures in theatre.
• Teaching of registrars and medical students, and involvement in setting and marking exams; teaching may extend to national and regional levels.
• Engagement in research with a minimum of one publication per annum and supervision of MMeds.
• Teaching on defined courses and presenting at congress, physically or virtually.
• Outreach activities to cluster hospitals referring to CMJAH; unit management responsibilities; coordination among ward managers; developing and enforcing unit protocols.
• Data support and management; university activities as needed.

Education

MBBChB

FCS (SA)

Job description

• Package : R 1 395 528. 00 (per annum) (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Prof M.S. Moeng Tel: [phone]Ms. L. Maseko Tel: [phone]

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery. The following will be added advantage: Minimum qualification of an MBBChB (or South African Equivalent) and an FCS (SA) as well as full registration with the HPCSA as a specialist General Surgeon.

Duties :

• The incumbent will be responsible for clinical work and supervision in all aspects of the unit, casualty, ward, ICU and surgical procedures in theatre. The teaching of registrars and medical students would be extended as well as involvement in setting and marking of student exams. Teaching may be extended to national and regional level. Research activity would be expected and a minimum of one publication per annum will be mandatory as well as supervision of MMeds. The candidate will also be expected to teach on defined courses as well as present at congress, physically or virtually. The candidate would also be expected to perform outreach activities to the cluster hospitals referring to CMJAH. Various unit management responsibilities would be allocated as well. The incumbent would be expected to be the point of coordination amongst the unit managers of various wards as well as be available to resolve management issues as they arise. They would be expected to formulate and enforce unit protocols. Data support and management would be expected as well as a basic to advanced knowledge of computing skills. University activities (not limited to teaching) will be included at the discretion of the need of the unit/ university.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 20-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery?

Do you have registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Surgery?

• Please note that salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD Policy.
• 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). 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.
• 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.

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.