Medical Officers Grade 1, 2 or 3 REF NO: DPKISMH 23/2026 at KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum, All-inclusive packaged consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rule, plus Commuted Overtime, Medical Aid (Optional). 

CENTRE : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital 

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate qualification plus registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. No experience required after completion of Community Service. Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent.
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) plus Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner after completion of community Services 2025/2026. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The employment equity target for this post is an African Male.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Good knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures and latest protocols. Knowledge and appropriate use of anaesthetic equipment Experience and ability to deal with a wide variety of Anaesthetic cases.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Good interpersonal and supervisory skills. Provide training and guidance to members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to diagnose and manage common anaesthetic problems including emergencies. Sound moral values based on integrity, trust and judgement.
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislative mandates, policies and prescripts governing the medical profession and public health in South Africa. At least 6 months’ experience in Anaesthetics would be a recommendation. The Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or progress toward primary exams (FCA PART 1) will be an added advantage. Other valid additional certificates such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS will be an added advantage. 

DUTIES :

• Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative assessments, intra-operative regional and general anaesthesia administration and post- operative care including pain management. Manage emergency resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs. Ability to identify the need for and refer appropriately.
• Work with other clinical care units. Ability to manage patients in a holistic manner. Give medical judicial evidence. Maintain medical records. Provide training to the members of the multidisciplinary team in theatre.
• Participate in continued professional development and teaching programmes. Participate in departmental audits and all other quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of the clinical governance framework and the legislated norms and standards. The successful applicant will be required to perform after hour duties.