DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Medical Specialist

Salary or stipendGrade 1: R1 1 341 85 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 3: R1 773 222 per annum, (all-inclusive package)

The Department of Health is looking for a Medical Specialist. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.

Leratong HospitalApplications close 13 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/298, page 224

Reference number
REFS/057196
Appointment
Permanent
Province
Gauteng
Closing date
13 November 2026
Centre
Leratong Hospital
Directorate
Internal Medicine

What you will need

  • A Medical Degree (MBChB/MBBCh) or equivalent thereof, FCP(SA) or equivalent, MMed in Internal Medicine, Registration with HPCSA as a Specialist Physician.
  • Current registration with HPCSA (2025/2026) as a Specialist Physician.
  • Essential skills: patient first mentality: general management skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • good professional judgement
  • integrity and professional dependability
  • conflict management
  • cost containment
  • technology and computer skills

Experience

Leadership experience management training and experience problem solving experience coaching and mentoring experience.

Professional registration

A Medical Degree (MBChB/MBBCh) or equivalent thereof, FCP(SA) or equivalent, MMed in Internal Medicine, Registration with HPCSA as a Specialist Physician. Current registration with HPCSA (2025/2026) as a Specialist Physician.

Skills and competencies

  • Essential skills: patient first mentality: general management skills
  • excellent communication skills
  • technology and computer skills

Key responsibilities

  • As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for clinical management of general medical patients.
  • The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, follow up and ward rounds.
  • As the most senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
  • Other clinical duties will include managing patients at OPD, managing patients attending Subspecialty OPD or Specialty ward consultations within a relevant Sub-specialty.
  • The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.
  • Co-ordination of services at Leratong hospitals for both inpatient and outpatient services.
  • Supervision of clinical technology services as required.
  • Overseeing the development of appropriate referral pathways and development of services at referral hospitals.
  • Invited candidates will be subjected to employment vetting process and medical surveillance.
  • Academic: performance of research within the department.
  • Supervision of research within the department.

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za . No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications 225 will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected].

  • Application method: Online
  • Application method: Email
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Enquiries: Ms N Serobatse
  • Telephone: (011) 411-3563

Please note

  • Kindly note that no payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health.
  • The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts.
  • Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.
  • The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant.
  • The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D must be completed.
  • Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”.
  • Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified.
  • Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their

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