Job Requirements
Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (MEDICAL). Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner; Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa; Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at closing date of this advert; Valid driver’s license; Relevant Discipline Specific Minimum Requirements below (depending on the Discipline): Anesthesiology and Critical Care: Minimum 12 months full-time experience in Anesthesia post-Community Service and DA (SA) (or equivalent) and FCA Part 1 examination (or equivalent). Cardiothoracic Surgery: FCS Intermediates and Minimum 12 months experience in General Surgery post community service. Emergency Medicine: Minimum 6 Months full-time (recent experience in the Discipline and Primary Exams in Emergency Medicine (FCEM Part 1). Family Medicine: Minimum 6 Months full-time experience in Family Medicine and a Diploma in a relevant discipline. Forensic Medicine: Two weeks of prior experience observing and performing Medicolegal Postmortem examinations at Forensic Pathology Services in South Africa. General Surgery: 12 months’ experience in the Discipline (incl. Emergency Department or other surgical disciplines i.e. ENT, Urology, Orthopedics) and FCS(SA) Primary exam and ATLS. Internal Medicine: Minimum 12 months of experience in Internal Medicine and FCP Part I and Diploma in Internal Medicine qualification. Neurosurgery: Minimum 6 months’ experience in Discipline and Primary exams. Nuclear Medicine: Minimum 6 weeks experience in Nuclear Medicine at a recognized training institution. Obstetrics & Gynecology: Minimum 12 months’ experience in the Discipline at a Regional Hospital or at a hospital with a busy maternity unit (at least 300 deliveries per month) and FCOG Part I. Orthopaedic Surgery: Minimum of 36 months of uninterrupted recent service in the discipline of Orthopaedics (Neither community service nor ICU/Trauma rotations included) under supervision by a consultant (regional/tertiary) and FCS(SA) Primary and FC Orth (SA) intermediates and ATLS course done. Paediatric Surgery: FCS (SA) primary exams and FCS (SA) Intermediate exams and Minimum of 12 months experience in General Surgical discipline, with rotation in Paediatric surgery or evidence of Paediatric surgical experience. Paediatrics & Child Health: Minimum 6 months experience in the Discipline in a Regional hospital and FC Paeds Part I or Diploma in Child Health. Plastic Surgery: FCS(SA) intermediate exam and 6months of experience in the discipline, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Psychiatry: Minimum 6 Months experience in Discipline and Either FC Psych I or Diploma in Mental Health (or equivalent). Urology: 6 Months’ experience in the discipline of Urology and FCS Part 1 examination (or equivalent) and ATLS Course completed. Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.
Duties
Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc; management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates, provision of after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor, Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field.
What is the Salary
R1 041 402 per annum, (This is an all-inclusive flexible remuneration package that may be structured according to specific rules). Applicants to
Location
Urology
How to Apply
Mrs R Erasmus Tel No: (033) 395 2472 /2742 /2669 3347 Anaesthesiology And Critical Care: Prof D. Gopalan Tel No: (031) 260-4472 Cardiothoracic Surgery: Dr. N. Ndibi Tel No: (031) 240-2114 Emergency Medicine: Dr Garach Tel No: (031) 206-4531 Family Medicine: Prof B Gaede Tel No: (031) 260-4484 Forensic Medicine: Prof Mfolozi Tel No: (031) 260 2580 General Surgery: Prof B Phakathi Tel No: (031) 260 4064 Internal Medicine: Prof N. Magula Tel No: (031) 260-4242 Neurosurgery: Dr. B. Enicker Tel No: (031) 240-1134 Nuclear Medicine: Prof M Vorster Tel No: (031) 260-4301 Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Prof M. Sebitloane Tel No: (031) 260-4390 Orthopaedic Surgery: Dr PG Mthethwa Tel No: (031) 260-4297 Paediatric Surgery: Dr M Sheik-Gafoor Tel No: (031) 260-4151 Paediatrics & Child Health: Dr L Mubaiwa Tel No: (031) 260-4348 Plastic Surgery: Prof M Daya Tel No: (031) 260-2134 Psychiatry: Prof B. Chiliza Tel No: (031) 260-4321 Urology: Dr C Zietsman Tel No: (031) 260 4292
All applications must be addressed to Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, Department of Health, 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower or online through the e-Recruitment system at www.kznhealth.gov.za/kznjobs
Apply Before:
24 August 2026
Reference No:
Reg 17/2027
Additional Information
Salary package is subject to OSD determination plus commuted overtime depending on needs of the Discipline/Institution. CENTRE : Various (KZN) – Medical: Anaesthesiology And Critical Care Ref No: Reg 02/2027 Cardiothoracic Surgery Ref No: Reg 03/2027 Emergency Medicine Ref No: Reg 04/2027 Family Medicine Ref No: Reg 05/2027 Forensic Medicine Ref No: Reg 06/2027 General Surgery Ref No: Reg 07/2027 Internal Medicine Ref No: Reg 08/2027 Neurosurgery Ref No: Reg 09/2027 Nuclear Medicine Ref No: Reg 10/2027 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ref No: Reg 11/2027 Orthopaedic Surgery Ref No: Reg 12/2027 Paediatric Surgery Ref No: Reg 13/2027 Paediatrics & Child Health Ref No: Reg 14/2027 Plastic Surgery Ref No: Reg 15/2027 Psychiatry Ref No: Reg 16/2027 Urology Ref No: Reg 17/2027 REQUIREMENTS : Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (MEDICAL). Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner; Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa; Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at
