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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.

Minimum educational qualification:
Medical Sub-Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Vascular Surgery)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: GSH24/2026
Groote Schuur Hospital

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular 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). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Groote Schuur Hospital, 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.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):
Clinical and surgical competency in vascular surgery. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment. Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students. Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of vascular surgery.

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

Enquiries:
Prof L Cairncross, tel no. (021) 406 6229

Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Vascular Surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital, Vascular Unit. Management and training of surgical staff. Participation in academic and management activities of the division.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 553 670 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 773 222 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 936 806 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:
1/23/2026 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. 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’stechnical 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. 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: 2/6/2026 12:00:00 AM

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