Neurosurgery Medical Officer – Independent Practice

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,041,000 - 1,375,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gauteng Department of Health invites applications for Medical Officer posts in Neurosurgery. Successful candidates will render services, assess and treat patients, and participate in teaching and audits within a high-pressure, multidisciplinary environment.

Mandatory MBChB, HPCSA Independent Practice registration, and appropriate grade experience; Grade 1 requires no post-registration experience, Grade 2 requires 5 years, Grade 3 requires 10 years. Closing date 23 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and MBChB or equivalent.
• Registration with the HPCSA for Independent Practice (Medical Practitioner).
• Grade 1: no experience after registration; Grade 2: 5+ years post-registration; Grade 3: 10+ years post-registration.

Responsibilities

• Rendering services, assessment and treatment of patients, related administration and participation in teaching.
• Participation in departmental audit activities, preparing and writing reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

MBChB

Grade 12 / Senior Certificate

Job description

The Gauteng Department of Health invites applications for Medical Officer posts in Neurosurgery. Successful candidates will render services, assess and treat patients, and participate in teaching and audits within a high-pressure, multidisciplinary environment.

Mandatory MBChB, HPCSA Independent Practice registration, and appropriate grade experience; Grade 1 requires no post-registration experience, Grade 2 requires 5 years, Grade 3 requires 10 years. Closing date 23 September 2026.