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 the Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the after-hours call system. Completion of CMSA 1B Intermediate examination. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge, expertise and experience to participate in Orthopaedic surgical service provision demonstrated by appropriate medical officer experience, clinical logbook, research interest and attendance of courses. Ability to work under pressure as part of a clinical team. Administrative and IT skills.
Duties
Teaching. Innovation and research. Leadership. Clinical Service: Patient care and operative. Clinical Governance.
What is the Salary
R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
Location
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
How to Apply
Ms M van der Berg, email: marilyn.vanderberg@uct.ac.za
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
29 June 2026
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Additional Information
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for 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 on health professionals 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). 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 a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 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. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to work 221 across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV which highlights the orthopaedic clinical medical officer experience, case load, courses attended, research participation with supportive documentation. Please include two references, one of which should be an orthopaedic surgical supervisor with their contact details. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post- graduates with University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.”
