Registrar (Medical) (4-year contract) (Contract position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Registrar (Medical) (4-year contract)

Employment Type: Contract

Reference No: ECSS132/2025

Forensic Pathology Services; Forensic Medicine, Stellenbosch University

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.

Registration With A Professional Council:

Appropriate registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Display knowledge and all other prescripts that concerns the functioning of a Forensic Medicine Department and continuous learning and improvement of knowledge and skills. Ability to adhere to requests, follow advice and instructions from consultants and confirm to divisional protocols. Ability to adhere to safety standards. Problem solving abilities, as can be expected from a Registrar in Forensic Pathology Service. Continuous academic input and contribution, including case and topic presentations, conference participation, research and participation in all academic activities in the Division. Ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Ability to work well within a group at all levels of authority. Ability to travel to peripheral FPS facilities should it be required to render a supportive function at other facilities in terms of service delivery requirements. Ability to consult with the responsible consultant when unsure of how to proceed with a case or related problem and inform a consultant whenever any work-related complication arises. Ability to work under pressure. Organizational skills. Rendering effective and efficient service under consultant supervision. Medical Research capabilities. Ability to successfully complete at least one research project conforming to the MMED requirements of the University of Stellenbosch during duration of the Registrar contract. Computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel).

Enquiries:

Dr Janette Verster-

Note:

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 for the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of interview. "The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within (Forensic Pathology Service, Division: Forensic Medicine, Stellenbosch University), for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post." Other: Registrars will be required to register as post-graduate students with Stellenbosch University as applicable according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines. *Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. 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. Appointment conditions and rotation: Appointment of Registrars will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years (or 5 years dependent on the minimum requirements of the post). 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.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

To render effective and efficient forensic autopsy service. To render effective and efficient forensic pathology case follow up service. Effective administration and medico-legal duties. Effective and efficient management of service area. Effective delivery of training, teaching and operational research, conforming to academic responsibilities.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Valid Code B/EB driver's license. It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of Remunerated Commuted Overtime and will be expected to provide proof of work completed after hours during commuted overtime capture.

Remuneration:

R per annum - R per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:

12/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver's license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

Closing date: 1/9/2026 12:00:00 AM