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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.

Note:
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Medical Genetics)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: TBH102/2025
Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

“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 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 as Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Computer literacy. Strong ethical principles. Knowledge of relevant medico-legal matters. Leadership and organisational skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to initiate own research projects and supervise research projects. Relevant clinical and counselling skills. Experience of under- and postgraduate teaching in the health sciences. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime.

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics.

Enquiries:
Prof. S. Moosa, tel. no. (021) 938 – 4217/9218

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with genetic defects or congenital anomalies, including cascade testing. Examination of pregnancy losses and arrange appropriate testing with view of future counselling. Provide comprehensive genetic counselling. Provide advice to doctors and other health professionals including pro-active education and guidance. Provide advice on laboratory investigations and review laboratory results. Supervise and provide training to registrars. Assist with training of under- and postgraduate students across service platform. Develop, implement and supervise research projects. Perform appropriate outreach screening and counselling services.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Medical Genetics.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609, Grade 1: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidates to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:
8/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 8/22/2025 12:00:00 AM

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