Jobs at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with, a National Certificate in dental assisting or prior experience as a dental assistant registered with HPCSA. Proof of current registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Dental assistant.
• Grade 1 a minimum of 1-9 years of experience as a dental assistant, for Grade 2 a minimum of 10 years & above of experience as a dental assistant. Valid manual drivers’ license is essential. Skills: Good communication skills, verbal and writing skills.

Duties :

• Assisting the dentist with all dental procedures when rendering treatment to patients, e.g., mixing materials and sterilizing the instruments. Maintaining infection control in dental clinic, hazardous waste management, cleaning, and dusting of the dental clinic.
• Developing X-Rays where applicable. Assisting in theatre as well as during screening with Oral Hygienists. Liaise with dental clinics and other programmes. Administration duties: opening patients’ files, record daily and monthly statistics of services rendered. Be able to fill in VA2’s for the Requisition of consumables materials and stock control.
• Answering phone calls, booking patients appointments, inventory control, equipment maintenance and reporting for equipment’s that needs to be repaired.

Closing Date : 28-11-2025

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Requirements :

• For Snr Lecturer/ Adj. Prof level: Master’s in Medicine – Psychiatry: MMED (PSYCH) or equivalent.
• For Ass Prof/Prof level: A relevant Doctoral degree. Registration with the HPCSA as a Neuropsychiatrist.
• A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience in psychiatry after registration as a medical specialist psychiatrist. Proven experience in teaching and learning, and supervision of academic research in psychiatry at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
• Demonstrated record of research outputs. Academic, clinical and administrative ability to manage neuropsychiatric unit effectively.RECOMMENDATION Postgraduate academic accomplishments beyond the MMed Psychiatry level e.g. Subspecialist Neuropsychiatry, PhD or other, relevant to the post; research publications; academic, clinical and personnel administration experience.

Duties :

• The post is a joint appointment between Weskoppies Hospital and the School of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria. Clinical service delivery: The development and management of clinical teams in a neuro psychiatric unit at Weskoppies hospital. Evaluation, management and treatment of psychiatric patients in line with the Mental Health Care Act 17 of 2002.
• Clinical governance, risk management, coordination and oversight on psychiatric patient’s admissions, discharges, down referrals, periodicals and other relevant related areas. The development of services involving inpatient, outpatient and community services. Outreach services.
• Medico-legal services: Assessments relevant to neuropsychiatry and giving evidence in a court of law and compiling related administrative and medico-legal reports. Forensic observations according to the Criminal Procedures Act 51/1977 and other relevant legislation as part of delegated duties. Budget management. Academic responsibilities include: The teaching and training of under- and postgraduate medical and health care sciences students and members of multi-disciplinary mental health teams.
• The in-service teaching and training of health care workers and other multisector professionals. Research appropriate to the field and research supervision at postgraduate level. General academic management and administration. Accounting to the executive management of Weskoppies hospital and the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Closing Date : 02-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Appropriate postgraduate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Specialist Physician and proof of current registration.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Specialist Orthopedic surgeon after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopedics. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate training, including research.
• Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including labour relations and ORW. Understanding of basic Finance matters such as cost drivers and budget allocations.
• Understanding of basic Supply Chain matters such as developing demand and procurement plans for the unit. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service. Managerial and problem-solving skills. Good communication and supervisory skills.

Duties :

• Assist the clinical manager with management and administrative duties within the Orthopaedic department, and participate in hospital committees and activities. Teaching and training at an undergraduate and post graduate level. Supervision and delivery of orthopaedic services at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital and its cluster as appropriate.
• Engagement in outreach activities of the department. Human capital management and other administrative duties as allocated. Participation in the research and publication agenda of the academic department. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Appropriate postgraduate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Specialist Physician and current registration.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Specialist Internal Medicine after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate training, including research.
• Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including labour relations and ORW. Understanding of basic Finance matters such as cost drivers and budget allocations. Understanding of basic Supply Chain matters such as developing demand and procurement plans for the unit.
• Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service. Managerial and problem-solving skills. Good communication and supervisory skills. Stress-tolerance and the ability to work in a team.

Duties :

• Assist the clinical manager with management and administrative duties within the Internal Medicine department, and participate in hospital committees and activities. Teaching and training at an undergraduate and post graduate level. Supervision and delivery of Internal Medicine services at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital and its cluster as appropriate.
• Engagement in outreach activities of the department. Human capital management and other administrative duties as allocated. Participation in the research and publication agenda of the academic department. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Appropriate postgraduate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist and proof of current registration.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Specialist Anesthetist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthetic.
• Outstanding clinical skills in the field preferably in the public service environment. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate training, including research. Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including labour relations and ORW. Understanding of basic Finance matters such as cost drivers and budget allocations. Knowledge of relevant health & labour legislation.
• Proven leadership skills. Understanding of basic Supply Chain matters such as developing demand and procurement plans for the unit. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service. Managerial and problem-solving skills. Good communication and supervisory skills. Stress-tolerance and the ability to work in a team.

Duties :

• Assist the clinical manager with management and administrative duties within the anaesthetic department, and participate in hospital committees and activities. Teaching and training at an undergraduate and post graduate level. Supervision and delivery of anaesthesia services at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital and its cluster as appropriate.
• Engagement in outreach activities of the department. Human capital management and other administrative duties as allocated. Participation in the research and publication agenda of the academic department. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Appropriate postgraduate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Specialist Physician and proof of current registration.
• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Specialist Intensive Care Unit after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in ICU. Experience in undergraduate and postgraduate training, including research.
• Understanding of basic Human Resource matters including labour relations and ORW. Understanding of basic Finance matters such as cost drivers and budget allocations.
• Understanding of basic Supply Chain matters such as developing demand and procurement plans for the unit. Knowledge of legislative prescripts governing public service. Managerial and problem-solving skills. Good communication and supervisory skills. Stress-tolerance and the ability to work in a team.

Duties :

• Assist the clinical manager with management and administrative duties within the ICU department, and participate in hospital committees and activities. Teaching and training at an undergraduate and post graduate level.
• Supervision and delivery of ICU services at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital and its cluster as appropriate. Engagement in outreach activities of the department. Human capital management and other administrative duties as allocated.
• Participation in the research and publication agenda of the academic department. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. MBBCh/ MBCHB, Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine Department. Active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Grade 1- experience not applicable, registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Grade 2- 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in emergency medicine after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Grade 3: 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist in emergency medicine after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in ED.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system (Commuted overtime is compulsory). Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: sound clinical knowledge and experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Information Management and Quality Assurance Programs. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations and Policies. Knowledge of Medical Ethics, knowledge of budget control, epidemiology and statistics.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise, train and mentor medical officers and other junior members of staff.

Duties :

• Participate in delivery of 24-hour in Emergency Department services within Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital. Participate in the development and supervision of medical officers, community service and interns. Provision of administrative assistance to the HOU on the development of clinical protocols, their implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department. Conduct self-directed learning to expand knowledge base and skills. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: MBBCh/ MBCHB, Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology– MMED Obstetrics and Gynaecology and FCOG and active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
• Grade 1- experience not applicable, registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist Obstetrics & Gynaecologist.
• Grade 2- 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Grade 3- 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics & Gynaecology.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system (Commuted overtime is compulsory). Knowledge, Skills, Attributes and Abilities: sound clinical knowledge and experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology surgical skills and the Sustainable developmental goals on saving mothers. Colposcopy skills.
• Possess adequate skills to be able to carry out surgery in Gynaecology & Obstetrics. Knowledge of Human Resource Management, Information Management and Quality Assurance Programs.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, Regulations and Policies. Knowledge of Medical Ethics, knowledge of budget control, epidemiology and statistics.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise, train and mentor medical officers and other junior members of staff.

Duties :

• Participate in delivery of 24-hour in and outpatient obstetrics & gynaecology services within Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital. Participate in the development and supervision of medical officers, interns and students.
• Provision of administrative assistance to the HOU on the development of clinical protocols, their implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist with the maintenance of standards of care and implementation of quality improvement programmes within the department. Conduct self-directed learning to expand knowledge base and skills. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical specialist in psychiatry. Master of Medicine in Psychiatry (MMedPsych) and or a Fellowship of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa (FCPsychSA).
• The ability to teach, train, do research and supervise research for academic degree purposes. Willingness to teach and train undergraduate and postgraduate students and other health care workers.
• Grade 1- experience not applicable, registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist Psychiatry.
• Grade 2- 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Grade 3- 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.

Duties :

• Management of psychiatry at Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital in the provision of clinical care to mental health care users, teaching of under- and post graduate students. Manage own service delivery. Clinical service delivery: evaluation, management, care, treatment and rehabilitation of mental health care users in an acute psychiatric unit in a general hospital setting as well as outreach services where appropriate.
• Ensure patient care is promoted to meet the National Core Standards for health, Batho Pele Principles and the Mental Health Care Act, 17 of 2002, and other relevant medico-legal regulations, aligning the needs of the population served with facilities in the hospital. Supervision of a multi-disciplinary group of mental health care providers and other relevant staff members.
• Manage and run the Specialist Psychiatry Outpatients Clinic. Lead the multi-disciplinary ward rounds for in-patients.
• Consultations for patients outside the psychiatry unit. Review and audit patients’ medical records. Administration: Perform administrative tasks related to patient management and student training.
• Address patient complaints. Attend scheduled meetings with hospital management.
• Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Coordinate duty lists and staff allocations in the department. Ensure recruitment and retention of staff in the department.
• Liase with other departments and with other hospitals, district mental health services where required. Academic: Provision of teaching and learning to ensure that both under- and post graduate students are taught the required skills and are provided with opportunities to learn in a safe environment.
• Assist in coordination of academic programs. Conduct appropriate research: Develop own interest and publish appropriately. Support post-graduate students with research projects.
• Be willing to undergo continuous training and development programs. Attend meetings and training as approved by supervisor. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 (standard 10). A Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/ degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse with Midwifery.
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse with (Midwifery) with proof of current registration.
• A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate/ recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse and Midwife with the SANC in General Nursing and Midwifery.
• Diploma/ Degree in Nursing Administration or Health Services Management will be an added advantage (refer to Personnel Circular Letter 04 of 2024).
• Computer literacy. Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance.

Duties :

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by the professional scope of practice and set nursing standards as determined by relevant health facility. Demonstrate an in depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices
• Ensure clinical nursing practice by the nursing team in accordance with the scope of practice and nursing standards as determined by the relevant health facility. Able to manage own work, time and that of subordinate to ensure proper nursing service in the units.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of human resource and financial policies and practices. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure good nursing care by the nursing team. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisor, other health professionals and junior colleagues including more complex report written when required. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit.
• Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care. Work effectively and amicably, at a supervisory level, with persons of diverse intellectual, cultural, racial or religious differences.
• Must have basic computer skills. Participate in training, research and self-development. Display a concern for patients, promoting, advocating and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the principles of Batho Pele. Promote achievement of National Core Standards targets.
• Be prepared to work shifts including rotating and relieving on night duty. Flexible to rotate to all Functional Business Unit (FBU) of the institution (internally and externally) including ABT.
• Effective utilisation of resources. Participation in training and research. Maintenance of professional growth, ethical standards and self-development and that of subordinates in line with SANC CPD framework. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (Contracting, reviews and final assessment).

Closing Date : 05-12-2025