Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willing to participate in the after-hours call system (Mowbray Maternity Hospital and GSH gynaecology). Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Ability to manage all Obstetrics and gynaecology cases competently. Ability to teach and supervise obstetrics surgical procedures and assist in the management of obstetric surgical complications. Proven leadership abilities and experience in supervision of staff and resources and proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Research experience as a primary investigator or research supervisor. Computer literacy.
Duties
Ensure an efficient and cost-effective obstetric service and render quality patient care. Conduct ward rounds and oversee the daily operations of the obstetric department. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all people management matters. Create a learning environment for junior staff, and students, both under- and postgraduate as required. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments. Assist in the investigation and management of adverse incidents and patient complaints/medicolegal cases.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 341 855 per annum Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum Grade 1: R1 773 222 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
Mowbray Maternity Hospital
How to Apply
www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Apply Before:
30 January 2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for 158 appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including)individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
