DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health And Wellness

Head Clinical Unit (MEDICAL) Grade 1 (HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY)

Salary or stipendR2 168 145 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).

The Department of Health And Wellness is looking for a Head Clinical Unit (MEDICAL) Grade 1 (HEPATOBILIARY SURGERY). This is a permanent role based in Western Cape.

Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/347, page 277

Appointment
Permanent
Province
Western Cape
Centre
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory

What you will need

  • Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery.
  • Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon.
  • Inherent requirements of the job: It will be expected of the Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
  • Participate in the after- hours call system.
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
  • Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students and sub specialist fellows.
  • Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment.
  • Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
  • Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity.

Experience

Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Sub- specialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.

Professional registration

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist Surgical Gastroenterologist, Hepatobiliary Surgeon. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Sub- specialist after registration as a Medical Sub specialist in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.

Skills and competencies

  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.
  • Clinical and surgical competency in Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery.

Key responsibilities

  • Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Surgical Gastroenterology, Hepatobiliary Surgery Unit.
  • Management and training of surgical staff.
  • Participation in academic and management activities of the

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

  • Enquiries: Prof L Cairncross
  • Telephone: (021) 406-6229

Please note

  • No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
  • Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to a practical test.

Discussion

No comments yet. Be the first to ask a question.

LEAVE A COMMENT

Comments are reviewed before they appear publicly.