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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.
 
Registrar (Medical) (Orthopaedics) (5-year Contract)
  Employment Type: Contract
  Reference No: GSH124/2026
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
 
Minimum Education qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
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). Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV which highlights the orthopaedic clinical medical officer experience, case load, courses attended, research participation with supportive documentation. Please include two references, one of which should be an orthopaedic surgical supervisor with their contact details. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.”
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the after-hours call system. Completion of CMSA 1B Intermediate examination.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Teaching. Innovation and research. Leadership. Clinical Service: Patient care and operative. Clinical Governance.
 
Enquiries:
Ms M van der Berg, email: marilyn.vanderberg@uct.ac.za
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge, expertise and experience to participate in Orthopaedic surgical service provision demonstrated by appropriate medical officer experience, clinical logbook, research interest and attendance of courses. Ability to work under pressure as part of a clinical team. Administrative and IT skills.
 
Registration with the Professional Council
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
R 1 041 402 - R 1 088 634 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidate 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:
6/12/2026 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: 6/29/2026 12:00:00 AM
 
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