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REGISTRAR (EMERGENCY MEDICINE)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 1 041 402

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

PSC 31/429

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Khayelitsha District Hospital

Salary

R1 041 402 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 Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Emergency and after-hour call cover. Willingness to travel and perform duties at various training complexes. FCEM (SA) Part 1 completed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research. ATLS/ACLS/APLS or PALS certification.

Duties

Provide safe medical care for emergency patients presenting to the emergency departments of Khayelitsha District Hospital and associated training hospitals. Perform on-site after-hours duties as per the call roster. Supervise, train, and support medical interns, students, and medical officers who provide care on the service platform. Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and assessments as part of the registrar training program. Learn critical skills required of an Emergency Physician. Involvement in research/audits relating to Emergency Medicine. Administrative and medicolegal duties. Maintain professional conduct.

Enquiries

Dr C Kibamba Te l N o : (021) 360-4331 317

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 apply on condition that proof of application and payment of prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the interview date. This concession applies only to first-time registrations or change in registration status. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract and will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. -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. 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. -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.

About medical and health professional roles in South Africa

Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.

·Include your HPCSA registration number, registration category, and renewal date on every application.
·Medical officer posts in public hospitals are graded at salary levels 8 and above depending on speciality and experience.
·Community Service year posts are allocated through a separate HPCSA process - not through PSC Circular applications.
·Rural and underserved area posts frequently carry an 8 to 22 percent rural allowance on top of the base salary package.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Western Cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

  • ·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner
  • ·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice)
  • ·Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence
  • ·Emergency and after-hour call cover
  • ·Willingness to travel and perform duties at various training complexes
  • ·FCEM (SA) Part 1 completed
  • ·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective leadership & interpersonal skills
  • ·Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research
  • ·ATLS/ACLS/APLS or PALS certification

Key Duties

  • ·Provide safe medical care for emergency patients presenting to the emergency departments of Khayelitsha District Hospital and associated training hospitals
  • ·Perform on-site after-hours duties as per the call roster
  • ·Supervise, train, and support medical interns, students, and medical officers who provide care on the service platform
  • ·Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and assessments as part of the registrar training program
  • ·Learn critical skills required of an Emergency Physician
  • ·Involvement in research/audits relating to Emergency Medicine
  • ·Administrative and medicolegal duties
  • ·Maintain professional conduct

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
  • Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
  • Submit your complete application package to ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the REGISTRAR (EMERGENCY MEDICINE) position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to Provincial Administration: Western Cape from your Gmail account. The closing date is 11 September 2026.

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Check this advert to confirm whether a Z83 form is required. Submit a truthful, detailed CV with accurate employment dates. Do not assume certified ID or qualification copies are required at the initial stage; follow the advert, as supporting documents may be requested later from shortlisted candidates.

What is the salary for the REGISTRAR (EMERGENCY MEDICINE) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 041 402. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

When does the REGISTRAR (EMERGENCY MEDICINE) application close?+

The closing date for this position is 11 September 2026 - 14 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.