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SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CRITICAL CARE)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 1 395 528

Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSC 30/234

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Salary

R1 395 528 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 Specialist in anaesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics or general surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Independent Practice) in anaesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics or general surgery. Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective administration. Training and experience in airway management, including intubation. Training and experience in the use of point of care ultrasound for the purposes of diagnostics and placement of intravascular devices. Communication skills required for consultation, letter writing and report generation. Proven experience in dealing with patients on a clinical platform.

Duties

Fulltime clinical service provision within ALL units falling under the Division of Critical Care. Patient care, teaching and training, and supervision of junior medical staff. Participation in management and resource allocation within Critical Care. Participation in clinical audit programmes in Critical Care. Development and implementation of research pertinent to Critical Care. Research for fulfilment of the MPhil degree.

Enquiries

Prof I Joubert Tel No: (021) 404-3279 or Dr S Peters Tel No: (021) 404-5195

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 2 years. Senior 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, 185

Closing Date

2026-09-04T17:00:00+02:00

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 Specialist in anaesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics or general surgery
·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Independent Practice) in anaesthesia, cardiothoracic surgery, emergency medicine, internal medicine, neurosurgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics or general surgery
·Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory
·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Effective administration
·Training and experience in airway management, including intubation
·Training and experience in the use of point of care ultrasound for the purposes of diagnostics and placement of intravascular devices
·Communication skills required for consultation, letter writing and report generation
·Proven experience in dealing with patients on a clinical platform

Key Duties

·Fulltime clinical service provision within ALL units falling under the Division of Critical Care
·Patient care, teaching and training, and supervision of junior medical staff
·Participation in management and resource allocation within Critical Care
·Participation in clinical audit programmes in Critical Care
·Development and implementation of research pertinent to Critical Care
·Research for fulfilment of the MPhil degree

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓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 sprecruit40@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CRITICAL CARE) position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

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What is the salary for the SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CRITICAL CARE) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 395 528. 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 SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CRITICAL CARE) application close?+

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