MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SUB-SPECIALITY: PAEDIATRIC
Department of Health and Wellness · Tygerberg Hospital
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 37/280
- Salary band
- R 1 615 818
- Application method
- Email application
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Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley Salary: Grade 1: R1 615 818 per annum Grade 2: R1 844 151 per annum Grade 3: R2 014 278 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) Requirements: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. 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 Paediatric Critical Care. 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 Paediatric Critical Care. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience working in Paediatric Critical Care. Appropriate experience in Paediatric 196 Critical Care of post-cardiac surgery patients. Ability to function independently at a level of a Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Demonstrated interest in Paediatric Critical Care research. Working with multi-disciplinary teams. Computer literacy (e.g. Word, Exel, PowerPoint, etc.). Duties: To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatric Critical Care. To provide clinical teaching in Paediatric Critical Care. To engage in Paediatric Critical Care research. Ecosystem support. Application instructions: for registration with the relevant council and Enquiries: Prof P Goussard Tel No: (021) 938-9220 Notes: 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 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 as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Closing Date: 2026-10-30T17:00:00+02:00
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Requirements
- ✓Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓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 Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓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 Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience working in Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓Appropriate experience in Paediatric 196 Critical Care of post-cardiac surgery patients
- ✓Ability to function independently at a level of a Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care
- ✓Demonstrated interest in Paediatric Critical Care research
Key responsibilities
- •To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatric Critical Care
- •To provide clinical teaching in Paediatric Critical Care
- •To engage in Paediatric Critical Care research
- •Ecosystem support
About Department of Health
The National Department of Health sets South Africa's health policy and oversees the public healthcare system, working alongside nine provincial health departments that run hospitals, clinics, and community health services. Its core mandate covers disease prevention, primary healthcare access, hospital management, and public health programmes including HIV/TB treatment and maternal health.
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