REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (UROLOGY)
Department of Health and Wellness · Groote Schuur Hospital
- Closing date
- 16 October 2026
- Reference
- PSC 35/255
- Salary band
- R 1 041 402
- Application method
- Email application
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Vacancy information from the employer
Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory Salary: Grade 1: R1 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 a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Willingness to work overtime when required. FCS (SA) part 1A. A certificate of ATLS and Basic Surgical Skills course completed. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in Urology. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations. Ability to work in a team under pressure. Research experience. Duties: (key result areas/outputs): Clinical Governance. Teaching. Research. Leadership. Clinical Service: Patient Care. Clinical Service: Operative. Application instructions: are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Enquiries: Ms P George, tel. no. (021) 404-6105 or email: paige.george@uct.ac.za 174 Notes: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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.” 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. 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 applicab
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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 a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice)
- ✓Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory
- ✓Willingness to work overtime when required
- ✓FCS (SA) part 1A
- ✓A certificate of ATLS and Basic Surgical Skills course completed
- ✓Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in Urology
- ✓Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations
- ✓Ability to work in a team under pressure
- ✓Research experience
Key responsibilities
- •(key result areas/outputs): Clinical Governance
- •Leadership
- •Clinical Service: Patient Care
- •Clinical Service: Operative
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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