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 requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license. 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. Strong interpersonal and time-management skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Appropriate experience in South African District Health Services.
Duties
Clinical service provision. Participate in the Teaching program. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED). Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports. Support leadership and quality improvement initiatives within healthcare services.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
Location
Metro West training complex (University of Cape Town)
How to Apply
Dr J Morgan Tel No: (021) 390-0402
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
9/4/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of four (4) years. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position as personal and they are entitled to pay progression. It may become necessary to second or transfer staff to another hospital or institution during their training period; staff will be consulted prior to any such decision being implemented. -Registrars will function across health facilities as per an agreed programme, including rotations within an assigned training complex Somerset West, Victoria Hospital, Mitchell’s Plain District Hospital, False Bay Hospital, Wesfleur District Hospital, Vredenburg District Hospital, Psychiatric Hospitals, Mowbray Maternity Hospital, Primary Health Centres, St Luke’s Hospice. Employees in service who elect to retain pension benefits will be required to resign upon completion of registrarship should they not be appointed to an advertised Specialist post.
