DPSA Circular vacancies
Department of Health

Registrar: Medical (VARIOUS)

Salary or stipendR1 041 402 per annum, (This is an all-inclusive flexible remuneration package that may be structured according to specific rules). Applicants to

The Department of Health is looking for a Registrar: Medical (VARIOUS). This is a permanent role based in KwaZulu-Natal.

Various (KZN) – Medical: Discipline: Cardiothoracic SurgeryApplications close 20 November 2026

Source: DPSA Circular 40 of 2026Post 40/162, page 154

Reference number
Reg 18/2027 Internal Medicine
Appointment
Permanent
Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date
20 November 2026
Centre
Various (KZN) – Medical: Discipline: Cardiothoracic Surgery

What you will need

  • Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (Medical).
  • Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner
  • Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • ENT, neurosurgery, etc.) and minimum 3 months ICU and FCORL(SA) or FCS(SA) Intermediate Exams
  • Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.

Experience

Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at closing date of this advert Relevant Discipline Specific Minimum Requirements below (depending on the Discipline): Cardiothoracic Surgery : FCS Intermediates and minimum 12 months experience in General Surgery post community service Internal Medicine: Minimum 12 months of experience in Internal Medicine and FCP Part I and Diploma in Internal Medicine qualification Nuclear Medicine: Minimum 2 weeks experience in Nuclear Medicine at a recognised training institution Otorhinolaryngology (ENT): FCORL(SA) or FCS(SA) Primary exams and minimum 6 months experience in General Surgery and/or surgical specialties (e.g. Ophthalmology: Minimum 6 months experience in Ophthalmology post- Community Service and FC Ophthalmology (SA) Part I.

Professional registration

Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner

Driver's licence

Valid driver’s licence

Skills and competencies

  • Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles.

Key responsibilities

  • Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g.
  • Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc
  • management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates, provision of after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor, Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field.
  • Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).

Additional details

  • Grade: Provincial

How to apply

All applications must be addressed to Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, Department of Health, 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower or online through the e-Recruitment system at www.kznhealth.gov.za/kznjobs . Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail/postal service as the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these

  • Application method: Post
  • Enquiries: Mrs R Erasmus
  • Telephone: (033) 395 2472, (031) 240-2114, (031) 260 4242, (031) 260 4301, (031) 260-4292, (031) 260 4292

Please note

  • Salary package is subject to OSD determination plus commuted overtime depending on needs of the Discipline/Institution. 155

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