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REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (FAMILY MEDICINE)

Department of Health and Wellness · Swartland Hospital

Closing date
16 October 2026
Reference
PSC 35/257
Salary band
R 1 041 402
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Source checked 6 October 2026

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Vacancy information from the employer

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Swartland Hospital, Swartland Sub-District Salary: Grade 1: R 1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). 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 Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work overtime. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i.e., MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Good interpersonal and time-management skills. Previous experience in South African Health Services. Duties: (key result areas/outputs): Clinical service provision, including participating in community-orientated primary care activities. Participate in the Teaching program, including in-service capacity building of staff and supervision of health sciences students. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED mini dissertation). Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports as part of the leadership and clinical governance activities. Application instructions: are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). 176 Enquiries: Dr G Hendricks, tel. no. (022) 487-9200 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 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. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. 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 Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrar ship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities 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

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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 Practitioner
  • ✓Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice)
  • ✓Inherent requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license
  • ✓Willingness to work overtime
  • ✓Commuted overtime is compulsory
  • ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (i
  • ✓, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research)
  • ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • ✓Good interpersonal and time-management skills
  • ✓Previous experience in South African Health Services

Key responsibilities

  • •(key result areas/outputs): Clinical service provision, including participating in community-orientated primary care activities
  • •Participate in the Teaching program, including in-service capacity building of staff and supervision of health sciences students
  • •Research and Professional Development (incl
  • •completion of MMED mini dissertation)
  • •Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports as part of the leadership and clinical governance activities

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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