This vacancy has closed. It closed on 28 August 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
REGISTRAR (MEDICAL)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate: Emergency and Clinical Support Services
- Salary
- R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
- Centre
- Forensic Pathology Service
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 28 August 2026
- Circular
- No 29 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver's license. Willingness to perform work outside normal working hours and away from base of employment according to an after hours duty roster. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Display knowledge and all other prescripts that concerns the functioning of a Forensic Medicine Department and continuous learning and improvement of knowledge and skills. Willingness to complete the Diploma in Forensic Pathology with the CMSA within 12 months of employment of this post. Ability to adhere to health and safety standards. Ability to adhere to requests, follow advice and instructions from consultants and conform to divisional protocols and professional ethical and behavioural code. Problem solving abilities, as can be expected from a Registrar in FPS. Continuous academic input and contribution, including case and topic presentations, conference participation, research and participation in all academic activities in the Division. Ability to successfully complete at least one research project and submit such research manuscript for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Above-average ability to communicate clearly and discreetly in person and in writing. Ability to travel to peripheral FPS facilities should it be required to render a supportive function at other facilities in terms of service delivery requirements. Ability to work well within a group at all levels of authority. Ability to consult with the responsible consultant, HCU or HOD when unsure of how to proceed with a case or related problem and inform a consultant whenever any work-related complication arises. Ability to work under pressure. Organisational skills and ability to plan. Rendering effective and efficient service under consultant supervision. Above-average computer and software literacy. Medical Research capabilities. Ability to contribute to the Division's teaching program by assisting in the instruction of Medical, Biomedical Science and Law students, Forensic Pathology Officers and Medical staff. Ability to perform medicolegal autopsies in the examination of unnatural death admissions. Exposure to Post-mortems, autopsy work and dissection. -Good interpersonal skills including effective service delivery within a group situation at all levels of authority.
Duties
To render effective and efficient service delivery to all stakeholders as per the standard of the Division. To compile reports as per the standards of the UCT Forensic Medicine and Toxicology. OFPI Division and Courts. Learning, Teaching and Training. To provide after- hour Forensic Medicine Service.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr TL Cook, email: Tracy.Cook@uct.ac.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 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. Candidates who are deemed "registrable" may also apply. The appointment of successful applicants will only be effected once proof of application for registration or the proof of registration is provided. Other: Registrars will be required to register as post-graduate students with the University of Cape Town of the Western Cape as applicable according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 29 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 14 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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