Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics)

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: GSH228/2025

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Minimum Educational Qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.

Note:

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 applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Groote Schuur Hospital, 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.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job:

Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: Aminimum of 5 years' appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years' appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.

Enquiries:

Ms C Wyngaard, tel no,

Competencies (Knowledge/ Skills):

Proven record of effective leadership and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine. Comprehensive skills and experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a team player, with good inter-personal skills. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice. Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and post-graduate domains. Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Research experience.

Registration With The Professional Council

Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's, New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under - and postgraduate teaching, training and research. Provide comprehensive clinical services. Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to colleagues and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management. Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain Departmental team spirit and development.

Remuneration:

Grade 1: R R per annum, Grade 2: R R , Grade 1: R R per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:

11/28/2025 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: 12/12/2025 12:00:00 AM