Job Opportunities at SADOCS

REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate. MBCHB Qualification, Plus FC Paeds (SA) OR equivalent.
• Registration certificate with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics or as a registrar in Paediatrics.

Experience Required:

• Grade 1: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA in the Anaesthetic Department.
• Foreign candidates require 1 year relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service.
• Grade 2: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA in the Anaesthetic Department.
• 5 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in the Anaesthetic Department.
• Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. Certificate of Service endorsed by HR Department must be attached.
• Grade 3: Appropriate Qualification in the relevant discipline that allows registration as a Medical Specialist with HPCSA in the Anaesthetic Department.
• 10 years’ experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in the Anaesthetic Department.
• Foreign candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. Certificate of Service endorsed by HR Department must be attached. Outstanding clinical skills in field of Paediatrics preferably obtained in public service/environment.
• Ability and practical experience to provide training for under and postgraduates. Develop and review clinical protocols and guidelines for Paediatrics Quality Management (improvement, assurance, audits, etc).
• Leadership, people management, problem solving, decision making and communication skills. Mentoring, coaching, facilitation, teaching and training skills.
• General management skills: human resources, finance, operations, strategy, marketing. Knowledge of relevant protocols, policies, regulations, public service legislation and guidelines.
• Medical ethics, epidemiology, research and statistics. Sub-specialist medical knowledge, skills & competencies in Paediatrics will be an added advantage

DUTIES :

• Will cover clinical skills, performance, training, research and supervision & support. Provision of Specialist Paediatric services. Participate in the Departmental outreach program to the catchment area. Clinical and administrative responsibility to Harry Gwala Regional Hospital Interns,
• Community Service Doctors, Medical Officers and Registrars Supervision and evaluation (EPMDS for Junior Staff). Post graduate Paediatric development and strengthening.
• Training programme for under – and postgraduates, lecturer, bed side teaching, etc. Clinical Quality: audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, clinical guidelines, protocols, quarterly reports.
• Responsible for some QIP and QAP’s and committee’s at Harry Gwala Regional Hospital and will be responsible for a Metropolitan portfolio as well. Play a leadership role in conducting ward rounds, problem ward rounds, ground ward rounds, multidisciplinary meetings and mortality meeting for teaching purposes.
• Ensuring unit meeting occur regularly. Patient satisfaction: satisfaction surveys, community consultation and active participation in development of services, waiting times, customization of services. Systems: appropriate level of care, referral pathways, seamless and integrative service delivery systems. Health
• Information and Research: ME disease profile, setting up of database for clinical conditions, sundries and consumables, conduct relevant research.
• Involved in Paediatric resuscitation courses and all initiatives in the care on neonates and children. Part of the Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Department and all activities relating to the Department including academic and training programs.
• To perform overtime duties in line with the Paediatric Metropolitan Departmental needs. Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality of quality improvement programmes within the Department. Assist with the administration of a component of the Paediatric Department. Participate in the departmental activities for the development and training of undergraduate, post graduate and vocational students, including
• joining the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) as a member of the Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Medicine, and Department of Paediatrics & Child Health

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Senior Certificate/ National Senior Certificate. MBCHB Qualification PLUS
• Registered as a Specialist Psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). FCP Psych (SA). MMed or Equivalent.
• Three years’ experience after Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist: Psychiatrist. Unendorsed valid code EB driver’s license (Code 08). Clinical, administration and management’s abilities.
• Experience and knowledge of mental health services. Knowledge of teaching and training health care professionals in mental health leadership, communication and organizational skills, program planning, implementing and evaluation.
• Knowledge and ability to develop programs focused on psychosocial rehabilitation and management of substance abuse commodity with mental illness. Management of resources.
• Experience in providing expert opinion in Psychiatry. Clinical research skills and computer literacy. At least 1 year management and administration experience.

DUTIES :

• Provide specialist psychiatric care, assessment and evaluations of mental healthcare users (MHCU’s) both in institution and community where indicated.
• Provide academic teaching and clinical training to the students and trainees in Medical, Nursing and Allied Professions.
• Provide Specialist advice guidance and training to the clinical paramedical and management staff both within the tertiary services and as part of outreach to Area 2.
• Participate in development guidelines, protocols and referral pathways for the management of MHCU’s.
• Ensure the effective, efficient and economical use of allocated resources inclusive of human resources stimulate, participate in and supervise research.
• Stimulate, participate and supervise research. Ensure all relevant policies and clinical protocols are in place. Participate in all hospital committees.
• Ensure that clinical audits are performed.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice).
• NB: The appointed Medical Officer must be able to work shifts.
• A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans. Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Grade 1: No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• Minimum of 1-year relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health
• Professions and / or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees. Knowledge, Skills, Training and

Competences Required:

• Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains. The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member.
• Sound clinical knowledge with regard to medicine.
• Ability to deal with all medical emergencies. Knowledge of ethical medical practice.
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary.
• Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain. Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department.
• Behavioural Attributes: Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship.

DUTIES :

• To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
• Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols. Participate in academic and training programmes.
• Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development.
• Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained.

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner, Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Computer skills in basic programmes (Microsoft Office). Valid driver’s licence is an inherent requirement.

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical
• Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

DUTIES :

• The candidate will be expected to render quality patient-care for all patients within in the relevant unit.
• Exam, investigate, diagnose and the treatment of patients.
• Participation in activities within the discipline including case presentation and other departmental/unit meetings.
• Render applicable administration function, attend meetings, workshops and training as directed by the Head of Department. Observe and comply with all departmental policies and guidelines regulating employment relationships and clinical functioning.
• Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor and other senior officials.

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Requirements :

• Matric and MBChB or equivalent. A valid registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner. ENT Primary & Intermediates will be added advantage. Patient care, service rendering, teaching, research and administration.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment and management of patients. Participation in all the Ear, Nose and Throat department in respect of administration, teaching and research. Liason, communication and cooperation with other disciplines in the Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
• Examination and treatment of patients with recognized ENT pathology.
• Arrange for appropriate and optima treatment and care management. Gather medical/scientific data. Teach medical students, nurses and other health care personnel.
• Perform necessary tests in OPD ward. Perform professional and middle management tasks in the department of Ear, Nose and Throat. Surgery of a tertiary academic hospital.
• Successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of clinical service and surgical patient care for in-patient and out-patient which includes after-hours work (weekdays and weekends).

Closing Date : 02-03-2026

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Requirements :

• Matric.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade I Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Officer. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade II Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
• A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Grade III Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Patient care, service rendering, teaching , research and administration.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment and management of patients. Participation in all the Ear, Nose and Throat department in respect of administration, teaching and research. Liason, communication and cooperation with other disciplines in the Steve Biko Academic Hospital.
• Examination and treatment of patients with recognized ENT pathology. Arrange for appropriate and optima treatment and care management. Gather medical/scientific data. Teach medical students, nurses and other health care personnel. Perform necessary tests in OPD ward.
• Perform professional and middle management tasks in the department of Ear, Nose and Throat. Surgery of a tertiary academic hospital. Successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of clinical service and surgical patient care for in-patient and out-patient which includes after-hours work (weekdays and weekends).

Closing Date : 02-03-2026

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Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and MBChB or equivalent certificate, MMed [Internal Medicine] or FCP [SA] or equivalent. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for Independent Practice [Medical Specialist].
• Medical Specialist Grade 1 none experience after registration with HPCSA,
• Medical Specialist Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years experience after registration with HPCSA and
• Medical Specialist Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years experience after registration with HPCSA in a normal Speciality. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

Advantages:

• Proven ability to work with all Unit members e.g. Endocrinologists, Nephrologists, Gastroenterologists, Rheumatologists, Pulmonologists, Infectious Diseases, Specialist Physicians, Registrars, MO’s, Students, Interns and fulfill the University criteria in doing clinical research. Good people skills and be able to take the lead in a team. Continuous education and evaluation in the clinical setting for General Internal Medicine.

Duties :

• In-and outpatient service delivery in General Internal Medicine: Ward rounds, out-patient clinics, consultations and call as per call roster. Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethics. Participating in a multidisciplinary team to manage and care for patients. Ensure that administration, ICD 10 coding and record keeping are done. Interview, investigate diagnoses and oversee the treatment of patients.
• Supervising and completing of Medico-Legal documents timeously (e.g death certificates). To act as domain trainer for the Interns. Participation and attendance of Mortality and Morbidity meetings as well as Post Graduate meetings.
• Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after-hours (night, weekend and public holiday) duties for General Medicine and the Medical ICU. Academic: Supervision of Registrars, MO’s, Interns and students in the clinical setting.
• Conducting clinical training, ward rounds and giving small group tutorials as well as lectures. Teach, train and examine under-and post-graduate students. Evaluate and assess rotating registrars, Interns and students. Act as guardian for assigned registrar. Research: Active participation in research and publishing of articles.

Closing Date : 02-03-2026

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Requirements :

• Senior/National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) and MBChB or equivalent certificate. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa for Independent Practice [Medical Practitioner].
• Medical Officer Grade 1 none experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner,
• Medical Officer Grade 2 - A minimum of 05 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA and
• Medical Officer Grade 3 - A minimum of 10 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2025 to 31 March 2026

Duties :

• Attendance of relevant clinical meetings like Mortality meetings and completing of Medical Legal documents timeously (e.g. death certificates). Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethics.
• Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards). Participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research. Participating in a multidisciplinary team to manage and care for patients. Ensure that administration, ICD 10 coding and record keeping is done.
• Supervising of undergraduate students, interns and community services doctors. To act as domain trainer for the Interns. Interview, investigate, diagnose the treatment of patients.
• Willing to do commuted overtime rendering of after-hours (night, weekend and public holiday) duties to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.

Closing Date : 02-03-2026

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine (MBChB) or Bachelor of Surgery Degree. equivalent. Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• A minimum experience of 10 years after Registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Virtual Meeting Platforms) etc.
• Excellent Communication (written and Verbal), Applicant must be in a possession of a valid South African Driver’s licence. Sound knowledge of medical services, and Clinical Forensic Medical Services Legislations and related Legal and Ethical Practices; PFMA and Public Service Act and Regulations.
• Good interpersonal Relation, IT, Financial and human resource management skills. Ability to work independently in terms of decision making and problem solving in clinical or administrative scenarios.
• Sound clinical knowledge and experience in the medical services and Clinical Forensic Medical Services. Ability to manage, train and supervise Clinicians within the District. Ability to give evidence in court as an Expert / State witness for patients seen or for Clinicians who are no more working in the district if needed by the Magistrate or Judge.
• Managerial Experience and or a Diploma/Certificate in Clinical Forensic Medical Services or General Management will be an advantage.

Duties :

• Overall Coordinator / Manager for Medical services including Clinical Forensic Medical Services and National Health Insurance medical officers. Infection Prevention Control Coordinator.
• Assist in the management of Commuted Overtime for Doctors in Tshwane of medical officers. Assist in the management of Full Time and Sessional District Clinicians. Coordinate Medical Services according to policies and regulations.
• Provide support for effective and efficient medical services delivery within Primary Health Care. Participate in organising the Continues Medical Education programme for Clinicians within the District forensics units.
• Manage complaints within the Unit and advice the District Management accordingly. Supervise and coordinate the 24 hours Medical Services. Involve in recruitment and placement of Staff within Tshwane District.
• Provide access to skills development and capacity building opportunities. Work collaboratively in solving problems and generate solutions to common problems within the Department that may be impacting on the performance of the incumbent.
• Assist the development of clinical care and guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures and monitor the implementation thereof. Conduct the patients file and patients J88 audit. Maintain the Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC) status. Work as part of District Management Team, and with District Family Physicians

Closing Date : 03-03-2026

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Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent qualification plus either MMED (PSYCH) or FC PSYCH (SA), registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist. Understanding of community psychiatry. Appropriate experience as a specialist.
• Ability to supervise and work in a multi-disciplinary team. previous academic involvement and research training will be an added advantage.
• Skills and Knowledge: Generic knowledge and skills, including relevant ethics, laws, policies, guidelines, and regulations as per Departmental and HPCSA standards, good interpersonal workplace relations, ability to work in a team, computer literacy and training skills. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• The post is a joint-appointment specialist psychiatrist post in Tshwane District, Gauteng Department of Health, and at the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.
• The main task of this post will be: provision of specialist mental health services in the district (PHC and hospitals) i.e Odi and Jubilee Hospitals amongst others, involvement in other general psychiatry work in the District as required; designing and implementing community-based specialist outpatient psychiatric services and community-level outreach programs; organise and manage mental health clinical activities and services in a proficient and integrated manner; support and collaborate with the district Family Physicians and Primary Health Care practitioners in the provision of an integrated comprehensive mental health care services; facilitate intra-and inter-district referral pathways for mental health care services including hospitals and other relevant stakeholders; assist with the development of protocols and procedures on mental health services across all levels of care system in the District; collaborate with non-health sectors within the District regarding identification, care, treatment and rehabilitation of people with mental illness; monitoring and evaluation of services towards improved quality of mental health care, compliance with policies, guidelines and statutory legislation.
• The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in research academic training and teaching of undergraduate students, postgraduate students, medical officers and other health care professionals, under the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University.
• Doing research and supervising research are part of the duties. Other duties also include general management and administration appropriate to the post, including involvement in the District and University related committees. An interest to further studies in psychiatry, for example a doctoral degree, is advised.

Closing Date : 03-03-2026

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Family Medicine: MPrax MED/ MFAMMED/MCFP (SA)/ MMED or equivalent) Registration certificate with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a specialist Family Physician, with current registration (annual registration card).
• At least 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine since this is a joint appointment with University of Pretoria and Sefako Makgatho Health Science University Division of Family Medicine.
• The candidate must possess both strong clinical management and academic leadership qualities. Extensive knowledge of the South African district health and Primary Health Care (PHC) system. Significant undergraduate and postgraduate teaching experience, including experience with supervision of post graduate research.

Duties :

• Coordinate comprehensive medical services in the district. Implement quality improvement processes to identify and address problems related to patient care and the health system, in consultation with other stakeholders. Ensure Family Physicians implement performance management for themselves as well as for their subordinates: medical officers, registrars, etc.
• Participate in District Management structures, especially supporting the district management team in the implementation of the district health plan. In liaison with other stakeholders, provide leadership in the implementation of Primary Health Care (PHC) re-engineering, School Health and Ward Base PHC outreach teams.
• Coordinate and rollout a structured, continued professional development programmes to optimize the knowledge and skills of clinicians in the district (Medical officers, Community services and Registrars). Physically render specialist Family Medicine services to patients across district healthcare facilities and rotate through all services points.
• Participate in commuted overtime in the district. There may be additional clinical responsibilities in the functioning of the department, including the establishment of clinical protocols and oversight of these.
• Develop, coordinate and supervise the six-month Family Medicine rotation for Registrars across the district. Lead and actively participate in the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes of the Division of Family Medicine.
• Conduct high quality primary care research and disseminate findings (including in peer review publications) that are relevant to improve the safety and quality of clinical services. Perform any other duties as may be determined by the Chief Director.

Closing Date : 03-03-2026

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Requirements :

• Martic certificate and MBChB or equivalent. A valid registration with the HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner.

Duties :

• The many and diverse functions of this position encompass aspects of patients care, education, research (should participate in original basic or clinical research) and counsel during urological emergencies.
• The service aspect includes ensuring correct urological treatment of patients. The academic programme will include patient case presentations, subject discussions and attendance of the post graduate programmes.
• The academic and training requirements include passing primary and intermediate exams of the University of Pretoria or college of surgeons, final exit exams of the college and a research dissertation for University of Pretoria MMed (Urology).

Closing Date : 06-03-2026