Registrar (Medical) (Dermatology) (4-year contract) (2 posts) (Contract position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,041,000 - 1,089,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Cape Government's Department of Health and Wellness invites applications for a Registrar in Dermatology. The contract position offers exposure to outpatient clinics, ward and inpatient dermatology services, and academic duties within Tygerberg Hospital. The appointee will participate in teaching, audits and the required MMed research component.

Starting date is 23 Oct 2026. Appointment is for up to four years, with potential transfer between health facilities as part of the training

Qualifications

• MBChB qualification with registration as Medical Practitioner.
• Postgraduate specialization/qualification in Dermatology.
• Dermatology clinical experience and research publications.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and manage time under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe dermatology care under specialist supervision in weekday outpatient clinics, the dermatology ward and inpatient consultations.
• Perform dermatological procedures appropriate to the level of training and fulfil overtime and after-hours duties.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation; complete administrative duties.
• Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervise junior staff and students.
• Attend academic programme and complete the prescribed specialist training requirements.
• Participate in dermatology research and clinical audits and complete the prescribed MMed research component.

Skills

Dermatology experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Computer literacy

Ethical patient-centred care

Postgraduate dermatology degree

Publications or research experience

Education

MBChB or equivalent

Postgraduate degree or diploma in Dermatology

Job description

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference No:

TBH151/2026

Remuneration

R 1 041 402 per annum - R 1 088 634 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Appropriate clinical knowledge, judgement and experience following the MBChB; effective communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, manage time and work under pressure; computer literacy; and commitment to ethical, patient-centred care and specialist training. Relevant dermatology clinical experience, a completed postgraduate degree or diploma relevant to Dermatology and publications or research experience.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provide safe dermatology care under specialist supervision in weekday outpatient clinics, the dedicated dermatology ward and inpatient consultations to other hospital services. Perform dermatological procedures appropriate to the level of training and fulfil prescribed overtime and rostered after-hours duties. Maintain accurate clinical records, referral and discharge documentation, and complete assigned hospital and university administrative duties. Participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervise junior staff and students as appropriate. Attend the academic programme and assessments, maintain the required portfolio and logbook, and complete the prescribed specialist training requirements. Participate in dermatology research and clinical audits and complete the prescribed MMed research component.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

Inherent Requirements of the job

A valid Code B/EB driver's licence. Compulsory commuted overtime and emergency and after-hours cover as prescribed and allocated by the departmental duty roster. Participation in the dermatology outpatient service, which operates five days a week, the dedicated dermatology ward and inpatient consultations at Tygerberg Hospital. Willingness to travel to outreach facilities and work across the approved training platform when required.

Note

Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Aff...

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.