Medical Specialist (Surgery) (Grade 1-3)

Requirements

MBChB degree or equivalent qualification Plus. Certificate of current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical specialist in Surgery. Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required: Knowledge and skills in adult and Paediatric Emergency Resuscitative intervention. Clinical Knowledge in Acute and Chronic Surgical Management of patients. Good interpersonal and supervisory skills. Supervision of students, interns, doctors, auxiliary staff and registrars. Accomplished in management of surgical trauma. Knowledge and capability of performing and teaching laparoscopic surgery.

Key Responsibilities

Provision of quality centered medical care to all patients in the Surgical Unit. Maintain accurate medical record in accordance with legal and ethical guideline. Supervision of interns, doctors, auxiliary staff. Participation after- hours duties are compulsory. Provision to assist in the outreach programs.

How to Apply

Notes

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview. CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026