MEDICAL SPECIALISTS GENERAL SURGERY GRADE1, 2 OR 3

Department of Health

Component: General Surgery

Reference number: DPKISMH 10/2026
Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 – R1 479 723 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 2: R1 592 274 – R1 688 553 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 3: R1 844 151 – R2 301 186 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) (All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.) Other Benefit (S): Compulsory Commuted Overtime & Medical Aid (Optional).
Centre: Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 30 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 1: Appropriate qualification Plus registration with HPCSA as a Specialist. In General Surgery. No experience required. Grade 2: Appropriate qualification plus five (05) years post registration Experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification plus ten (10) years post registration experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Senior Certificate /Grade 12 or equivalent, an appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent Plus, registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery Plus Current registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in General Surgery (2026/2027 receipt). FCS (SA) and MMed (Gen Surg), All successful candidates will have to spend minimum 1 year in service and those candidates with FCS and awaiting MMED may apply and will be considered. Knowledge of current Health and Public Servants legislation, regulation and policy, including Medical Ethics, Epidemiology and Statistics. Ability to provide Specialist Anaesthetic consultation and services. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Sound clinical knowledge within the department of Anaesthesiology. Good communication and human relations Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline. Assessment and management of patients. Participate in continuing professional development.

Duties

To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards of patient care and to perform duties / functions that fall within the reasonable prescripts of acceptable legislation. To co-ordinate the Hepatobiliary Unit and Burns of DPKISMH with necessary the necessary surgical and administrative skills. Accept responsibility for administration of anaesthesia. Assess patients, plan, initiate and supervise medical care management. Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities. Willingness to participate in the after-hours call system, with an undertaking to sign a contract to participate in commuted overtime per week, is essential. Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. Implement and maintain an efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the Institution and referring facilities. Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team members and conduct and stimulate research. Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate training. Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic / and training programmes. Participate in the continued medical education programme in the institution. Manage EPMDS of junior staff. Participate in the extended management activities. Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement programmes. Develop and participate in the outreach/in reach programmes. Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses Provide support to the Head of Department, in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and services are maintained. Leadership and decision-making abilities as well as problem solving and conflict management. Knowledge of Human Resource management. Information management and quality assurance. Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources.

Where to send your application

Directives To Candidates: Applications to be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu or Emailed To: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) Kwamashu, 4360 FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM

Enquiries

Dr S.S Kader: HCU: General Surgery – Tel No: (031) 530 1423

Note

This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.” The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 07/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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