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Medical Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (General Surgery) (13 Sessions) (6-month contract)
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Employment Type: Contract
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Reference No: MHS589/2025
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Karl Bremer Hospital
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| Appropriate qualification that allows registration or existing registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. |
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| Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in General Surgery. |
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| 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 their 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 to 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). The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Director Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. |
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| Clinical experience with General Surgery, including endoscopy and laparoscopic surgery. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients, and their families. Excellent clinical notes, referral writing skills and sound verbal and written communication skills as well as analytical and problem-solving skills. The candidate must have sufficient clinical and academic skills to handle a large clinical workload. |
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| Dr S Le Roux Tel. no. (021) 918 1990 |
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| Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in General Surgery after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. |
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| Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of General Surgery services but with a focus on the endoscopy service. Duties in theatre may also be needed, performing surgical procedures. Consultant ward rounds with senior decision making in respect of patient care, including disposition decisions and oversight and input into OPD services. Clinical Governance in respect of accurate medical record keeping, data / trend analysis, contribution to Morbidity & Mortality meetings and management of complaints. Use of existing digital platforms for referrals and patient related documentation. Teaching, training, research activities, including supervision & teaching of junior doctors and participation in the academic program in the hospital. Contribution to improvement of internal systems within the General Surgery service – both within the hospital and the Metro East ecosystem and participation in the wider management of the medical services within the hospital, both clinical and administrative, where reasonable and feasible. |
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| Valid driver's license and willingness to travel. |
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Remuneration:
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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.
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Starting Date:
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9/12/2025 12:00:00 AM
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NOTICE TO ALL
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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.
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Closing date: 9/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
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