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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 (Cardiothoracic Surgery)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: RXH56/2025
  Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital
 
Minimun Educational Requirements:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
 
Note:
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).
 
Competencies(Knowledge/Skills):
Clinical and surgical competency in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Able to take overtime calls and operate independently in both Adult Cardiac and Adult Thoracic Surgery. Computer literacy and interest in data collection for service improvement. Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity. Experience in supervision and training of staff and students at under- and post-graduate levels. Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination. Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (Or as recognised foreign Health Professional council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
 
Inherent Requirements of the job:
Must participate in commuted overtime at 16-hours per week. Calls include organ donor management, cannulation and management of extracorporeal life support Valid driver’s licence.
 
Enquiries:
Prof T Pennel, email: tim.pennell@uct.ac.za
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Supervision and training of junior surgical staff. Participation in under- and post-graduate divisional activities. Cardiothoracic surgery specialist clinical service provision in the Chris Barnard Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the hospitals the division services. Improve professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection with the application of current evidence.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609, Grade 3: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
8/15/2025 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: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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