Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness to travel. Willingness to work overtime. (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills.
Duties
Clinical service provision, including participating in community-orientated primary care activities. Participate in the Teaching program, including in-service capacity building of staff and supervision of health sciences students. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED mini dissertation). Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports as part of the leadership and clinical governance activities.
What is the Salary
R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
Central Karoo District Office (Stationed Beaufort West Hospital with associated PHC Centres and short opportunities at George Regional Hospital as needed)
How to Apply
Dr H Hendriks Tel No: (023) 414-8200
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
2026-11-16
Reference No:
Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointments on condition that proof of application for registration 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 health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status). ii) Other: Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with the applicable University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines.” -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 for a maximum contract period of 4 years. 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. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued, for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. -All applicants are required to apply simultaneously to the relevant university when they submit their application. The links to the applications portals are as follows: Stellenbosch University: http://www.sun.ac.za/english/maties/apply. “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” -It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
