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

MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (GENERAL SURGERY) (ACUTE SURGERY)

Department of Health

Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 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 21 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in the case of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in the case of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the after-hours call system. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Clinical and surgical competency in General Surgery. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment. Computer literacy, database knowledge, research experience, interest in data collection and analysis for service improvement. Insight into challenges of local health care delivery, diversity, transformation and equity. Experience in supervision and training of staff and students at under- and post-graduate levels. FCS part 2 and experience in research/publications. Effective leadership and interpersonal skills.

Duties

The role involves oversight of both the Acute Care Surgery unit at Tygerberg Hospital, ensuring efficient, high-quality clinical service delivery and alignment with institutional goals for acute and emergency surgical care. It includes supervising and training junior surgical staff, providing structured mentorship and bedside teaching, and contributing to undergraduate and postgraduate academic programs within the Division of General Surgery. The post requires active participation in acute surgery rosters, multidisciplinary patient care, and theatre-based service delivery. It also encompasses engagement in quality assurance, governance, and data-driven improvement initiatives, including morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical audits, and system redesign projects aimed at strengthening patient flow, safety, and outcomes across the surgical ecosystem.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted to Human Capital Management, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, 760 Dr James Moroka Drive, Gaabomotho Building, Mmabatho or email to ACSRJOBS@nwpg.gov.za . Applicants are required to indicate the reference number and post job title in the subject line for all email applications and all attachments including the Z83 and CV must be one PDF document. If you apply for more than one (1) post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. FOR ATTENTION : The Head of Department

Enquiries

Dr K Moodley, email: kitesh.moodley@westerncape.gov.za

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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