This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1 (NEUROLOGY)

Department of Health

Salary: R2 168 145 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 17 July 2026
Circular: No 23 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Neurology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Neurology. Experience: A minimum of 3 years’ experience as Medical Specialist in Neurology after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist Neurology. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to effectively function as a specialist managing staff within the Departmental organisation and rules. Appropriate experience as a Neurology Specialist in an academic environment. Independent research experience with publication and related research output. Experience in undergraduate, post-graduate and specialist Neurology teaching and training. Experience as examiner/convener in the CMSA examination in Neurology. Successful post-graduate supervision (minimum Master’s level). Demonstrable experience in managing clinical units and services. Superior appropriate clinical, communication and managerial skills, and appropriate related knowledge including the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Leadership of the Division of Neurology and National reputation as a leader in the field of Neurology. Insight into the challenges and opportunities for advancing health care in South Africa. National or international awards in recognition of excellence in the field of Neurology.

Duties

Overall governance, including Clinical Governance, of the Neurology services. Overall strategic and operational management of the general adult Neurology services of the hospital. Development, implementation and monitoring of Neurology clinical protocols and guidelines. Manage resource planning, provision and utilisation in the general Neurology services. Govern access to the Neurology services and its resources. Deliver clinical service in Neurology, including commuted overtime. Liaise with hospital management and clinicians to ensure quality Neurology services in the Metro East and Rural Ecosystem. Ensure an outreach program to healthcare facilities in the Tygerberg drainage area. Academic responsibility for teaching and learning at under- and post-graduate level, including the faculty’s distributed training platform. Ensure research and innovation in priority areas. Active participation in relevant provincial Neurology governance structure & advise Department of Health and Wellness on Neurology matters.

Where to send your application

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Prof V Louw Tel No: (021) 938-9044 or Dr M Mukosi Tel No: (021) 938-6510

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. The successful candidate will also be the Head of Division of Neurology at Tygerberg Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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