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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 Orthopaedics (Spine) Sessional
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GSH106/2025
  Groote Schuur Hospital
 
Enquiries:
Prof S Maqungo, Tel no. (021) 404 5108 or sithombo.maqungo@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
 
Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Experience of performing scoliosis and vertebral column resection surgery. Fellowship in spinal deformity surgery. Independent execution of scoliosis surgery.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professions Council in respect to foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professions Council in respect to foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Manage spinal deformity service on platform, managing congenital, idiopathic and tuberculous associated deformity and myelopathy patients. Participate in integrated care of patients in the Acute Spinal Cord Injury (ASCI) Unit with after hour cover. Supervise and train medical staff in neurosurgery with particular responsibility for spinal surgery.
 
Note:
Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 646 per hour, Grade 2: R 737 per hour, Grade 3: R 853 per hour A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
6/13/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 6/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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