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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
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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 (Surgery) (10 sessions per week) (Contract until 31 March 2026)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: MHS499/2025
  Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Surgery.
 
Enquiries:
Dr J. Plaskett, tel. no. (021) 799-1200, email: Jeremy.Plaskett@westerncape.gov.za
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in general surgery. Appropriate experience in emergency upper-Gastrointestinal endoscopy and management of upper-GI bleeding. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Interest in developing an academic career.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Surgery.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Management and communication to appropriately triaged & efficient running of theatre lists. Requirements to complete statistics collection. Completion of medicolegal documents. Participation in research, audits and quality improvement programs. To deliver comprehensive after-hours emergency /urgent surgical services to patients in theatre, GIT unit, surgical wards, and emergency centre at Victoria Hospital. The aim is to deliver safe, cost-effective and high-quality care at all times and promote comprehensive peri-operative care of patients in the discipline of general surgery. This would include the following roles: Pre-operative assessment and resuscitation of surgical patient and planning appropriate operative management. Emergency/urgent & trauma surgical procedures. Competency & proficiency in emergency UGI endoscopy & management of UGI bleeding. Post-operative assessment & care, with appropriate investigation & management of possible complications. Teaching and training of intern
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Must be willing to work sessional hours after hours, including weekends and public holidays.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post 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).
 
Registration with Professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Surgery.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 646 per hour; Grade 2: R 737 per hour; Grade 3: R 853 per hour
 
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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