Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care to manage a large labour ward at regional hospital level. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Must be able to do a Caesarean section safely and without supervision. Candidates should be able to do a basic gestational ultrasound scan. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory.
Duties
Provide expert clinical management of all non-acute and emergency O&G cases within the department, including labour ward and gynaecology units. Lead the care of critically ill patients, including advanced resuscitation and stabilisation. Supervise, mentor, and teach medical students, interns, and midwifery staff. Ensure efficient administration of clinical services, including medico-legal responsibilities. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the department. Participate in the termination of pregnancy program in line with legislation and best practice. Promote cost-effective clinical care by optimising the use of laboratory services, blood products, medications, consumables, and equipment.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
How to Apply
Prof GS Gebhardt Tel No: (021) 938-4638
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
27 November 2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
