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

REGISTRAR (ANAESTHETICS) (X4 POSTS)

Department of Health

Salary: R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
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 a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirement of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Completion of FCA Part 1. Knowledge & appropriate use of equipment. Other appropriate Post-Graduate Medical Diploma, Certificate or Degree. Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS. Experience in Internal Medicine or critical care under supervision of a Specialist. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations. Experience in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA). Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. Knowledge and practical skills for safe regional and general anaesthesia.

Duties

Provision of safe anaesthetic care to patients. Intensive Care Therapy. Pre-op assessment of patients & advice to surgeons regarding work up. Post-operative analgesia & recovery of patients from anaesthesia. Learn the art and science of anaesthesia practice & ICU Medicine. Learn critical skills required by an anaesthetist. Attend tutorials and assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics. Supervision in theatre/ICU and management of theatre lists/staff, especially after hours. Involvement in research/audits relating to anaesthesia, intensive care and pain management.

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

Prof G Nethathe, email: gladness.nethathe@uct.ac.za

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital. 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 to register 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 for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.” Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrar-ship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.

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 8 September 2026.

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