
Medical Specialist Grade 1 - 3: Obstetric & Gynaecology
The Department of Health is looking for a Medical Specialist Grade 1 - 3: Obstetric & Gynaecology. This is a permanent role based in Mpumalanga.
Source: DPSA Circular 39 of 2026Post 39/340, page 266
- Reference number
- MPDOH/OCT/26/1670
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Mpumalanga
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
- Centre
- Themba Hospital (Ehlanzeni District)
What you will need
- Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2026).
- A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
- Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
- Knowledge 267 of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
- Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
- Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice).
- Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required.
- Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
- Sound clinical knowledge.
- Competency and skills in general clinical domains.
- The ability to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team.
- Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and engage when necessary.
- Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain.
- Ability to teach and guide junior staff within the department.
- Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.
Experience
Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline. Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for foreign qualified employees. Grade: 2: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees. Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of eleven (11) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
Professional registration
Appropriate qualifications that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (2026). Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of one 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for foreign qualified employees. Grade: 2: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). A minimum of six (6) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees. Grade 3: A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice). Minimum of eleven (11) years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) for qualified foreign employees.
Skills and competencies
- Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
- Knowledge, skills, Training and Competences required.
- Competency and skills in general clinical domains.
Key responsibilities
- Supervising the management of and managing Obstetrics & Gynaecology and coordinate services.
- To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
- Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols.
- Participate in academic and training programmes.
- Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development.
- Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services maintained.
- Comply with the performance Management and Development System (conducting quarterly reviews and final assessment).
Additional details
- Grade: Provincial
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms. Gugu Nkosi
- Telephone: (013) 766 3103, (013) 766 3351, (013) 766 3087, (013) 766 3540, (013) 766 3018

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