Job Vacancies at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent. Current registration with the HPCSA as an independent Medical Practioner. Surgical Primaries and Intermediates will be an advantage.
• The many and diverse functions of this positions encompass aspects of patient care, education, research (must participate in original basic or clinical research). The service aspects include ensuring correct surgical treatment of patients.
• The academic programme will include patient care presentations, subject discussions and attendance of the post graduate academic programme.
• This position is intended for grooming of candidates who are pursuing a surgical career.

Duties :

• Locate work in a public service context. Plan & organize work to organise work to achieve objectives that meet service standards. Lead a team to solve workplace problems and conflit. Identify performance requirements and improve work team performance. Manage own performance and development. Communicate in the work place and work team.
• Lead change in team in the workplace. Produce data and analyze statistics for workplace operations in the department- Logbook. Deliver and monitor client service. Secure & allocate resources and a budget to achieve workplace objectives

Closing Date : 27-02-2026

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Requirements :

• Registration with HPCSA as a Dentist in the category of independent practice.
• At least two years post community service experience as a Dentist preferably with exposure to undergraduate teaching and training.
• Applicants must have proven interest in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology.
• Be registered for or hold an MSc Dent Degree/equivalent or postgraduate qualification in Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology will be an added advantage

Duties :

• Dentist will be responsible for clinical service rendering including extended clinical platforms, teaching and training, conduct research and participate in all departmental activities and related administration.
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines. Incumbent will also be expected to participate in relevant committees, as and when necessary.

Closing Date : 27-02-2026

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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 :

• BDS/BChD or equivalent qualification. Registration with HPCSA as a Dentist in the category of independent practice.
• Minimum of five years experience as a Dentist post Community Service.
• Applicants must have proven interest within the relevant discipline. An MSc degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the specialty will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Incumbent will be responsible for clinical service rendering, teaching, research and participation in all departmental activities and related administration. In addition, Applicants will be exposed to undergraduate teaching and training at the extended training platforms.

Closing Date : 27-02-2026

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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 :

• Diploma/Degree in nursing (Basic R171, R174 or R425) qualification or equivalent that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional/Registered Nurse.
• Registration with SANC as Professional/Registered Nurse. Good communication skills, report writing skills, facilitation skills, coordination skills, planning and organizational skills, problem solving skills, information management skills.

Duties :

• Provide direction and supervision for the implementation of the nursing plan (clinical Practice/quality patient care. Implement standards, practices, criteria an indicator for quality nursing.
• Practice nursing and health care in accordance with the laws and regulations relevant to nursing and health care. Maintain and constructive working relationship with nursing and other stake holders.
• Utilize human, physical and material resources efficiently and effectively. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices. Perform clinical nursing practice and promote quality nursing care in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the institution.
• Work as part of multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care. Work effectively, amicably with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Able to plan and organize own work and that of support of personnel to ensure proper nursing care. Provision of quality patient care through adherence to set standards, policies and procedures.
• To provide more complex nursing care that leads to improved service delivery by upholding Batho-Pele Principles and Patient’s Rights Charter.
• Act as shift leader in Unit (when necessary). Effective utilization of resources. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development. Must be prepared to work shifts and be rotated.

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