Jobs at Gauteng Department of Health

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.

COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Competencies: leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills.
• Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions.
• Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care.
• Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties :

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by Professional scope of practice andset Nursing standards within a professional /legal framework. Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices.
• Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care. Participate in training, research, and self-development. Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required.
• Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the Scope of Practice Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues. Implementation of Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e., diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC.
• Computer literacy i.e. (Ms Word, Power Point) will be an added advantage. Exposure in working in Emergency department as a Professional Nurse.

COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination, and communication skills. Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties :

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by Professional scope of practice and set nursing standards within professional/ legal framework. Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices.
• Develop/establish and maintain constructive relationships with nursing and other stakeholders (i.e. inter-personal, inter-sectoral and multi-disciplinary teamwork). Participate in training, research and self-development.
• Understanding of Ideal hospital framework version 2.0, PFMA, Labour relations and other relevant legislative frameworks. Manage effective utilization and supervision of human, financial and material resources.
• Prepared to do night duty, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. Perform duties as an Operational Manager in accordance with the scope of practice, demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues.
• Management of personnel performance and review thereof, (Contracting, Midterm review and final assessment)

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma or degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse.
• A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.
• Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.

COMPETENCIES/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Competencies: leadership, ward management/ward administration, planning, organizing, co-ordination and communication skills.
• Ability to take charge and make appropriate independent decisions. Display empathy for patients, promoting advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment and care. Knowledge of administrative policies and guidelines.

Duties :

• Supervise and evaluate quality of nursing care as directed by Professional scope of practice and set Nursing standards within a professional /legal framework. Implement nursing legislation and related framework and ethical nursing practices. Manage resources effectively and efficiently in the unit. Compile and analyze reports to improve quality of patient care.
• Participate in training, research, and self-development. Be allocated to work night shifts, weekends, public holidays and relieve the supervisor when required. Perform as an Operational Manager in accordance with the Scope of Practice Demonstrate effective communication with patients, supervisors and other health professionals and junior colleagues. Implementation of Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425 i.e., Diploma/Degree in Nursing as a Professional nurse or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• A post basic qualification in Nursing education and Medical, Surgical Nursing Science Critical Care Nursing/Operating Theatre Nursing/Trauma and emergency Nursing. A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC, computer literacy and experience in ICU/Theatre/Emergency department will be an added advantage. Exposure working in Nursing Education or Clinical teaching environment will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework-version 2.0 and other relevant Legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.

Skills:

• Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management.
• Insight into the procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and givers. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Report writing skills. Interpersonal skills including conflict management and counselling.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework in Critical care unit. Effectively manage supervision and utilization of resources Human, Material, and monitoring of the services. Student coordination and internal placement. Coordination of provision of effective training and research.
• Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development. Display a concern of patients by promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the Principles of Batho Pele and patient centred nursing care. Contribute to the education and professional development of students and colleagues.
• Facilitate training and development of nursing professionals and ensure capacity and development of staff in Clinical Support FBU.
• Monitoring and evaluating training programs, service quality, standard operating procedures and quality programmes. Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development by the relevant facility. Comply with the performance management and development system.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Basic qualification accredited with South African Nursing Council in terms of Government Notice 425 i.e., Diploma/Degree in Nursing as a Professional nurse or equivalent qualification that allows registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• A minimum of seven (7) years appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
• A post basic qualification in Nursing education. A post basic qualification in Health Services Management/Nursing Administration registered with SANC, computer literacy will be an added advantage.
• Exposure to working in Nursing Education or Clinical teaching environment, Medicine and Psychiatric departments will be an added advantage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Ideal Hospital Realization and Maintenance Framework-version 2.0 and other relevant Legal frameworks such as Nursing Act, OHS Act, Patient Right Charter, Batho Pele Principles, Public Service Regulations, Labour Relations Act.
• Skills: Leadership, organizational, decision making and problem-solving abilities within the limit of the public sector and institutional policy framework. Financial and budgetary knowledge pertaining to the relevant resources under management. Insight into the procedures and policies pertaining to nursing care. Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and givers. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Report writing skills. Interpersonal skills including conflict management and counselling.

Duties :

• Coordination of optimal, holistic specialized nursing care with set standards and within a professional/legal framework in Critical care unit. Effectively manage supervision and utilization of resources Human, Material, and monitoring of the services.
• Student coordination and internal placement. Coordination of provision of effective training and research. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self-development.
• Display a concern of patients by promoting, advocating, and facilitating proper treatment and care and ensuring that the unit adheres to the Principles of Batho Pele and patient centred nursing care. Contribute to the education and professional development of students and colleagues.
• Facilitate training and development of nursing professionals and ensure capacity and development of staff in Clinical Support FBU. Monitoring and evaluating training programs, service quality, standard operating procedures and quality programmes.
• Maintain professional growth / ethical standards and self-development by the relevant facility. Comply with the performance management and development system.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Qualification in Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology, Independent practice registration with HPCSA. Current registration with the HPCSA for 2025/2026

Competencies:

• Knowledge and skills in assessment and management of communication and listening in children with hearing loss. Knowledge and skills in individual speech therapy and facilitation of support groups; family-focused intervention and development of listening and language in children with hearing loss within an Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) approach.
• Preference will be given to candidates with an additional certificate of post-graduate training in Auditory Verbal Therapy and to those who have experience in providing aural (re)habilitation to children with hearing aids and cochlear implants as well as those with experience in ECI.
• Ability to work in a team and contribute to the planning, organisation and coordination of a clinical service. Ability to engage in solution-based problem solving. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment.
• Applicant should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement. Community service speech therapist and audiologist completing their contracts on or before 31 December 2025 are encouraged to apply.

Duties :

• To provide a complete package of care to children and teenagers with hearing loss, including assessment of communication, and listening; counselling, creation of joint intervention goals with the family; assisting in audiological management of these children; provision of individual and group therapy; facilitation of support groups; report-writing, teacher training.
• Provision of intervention services in accordance with SACIG (South African Cochlear Implant Group) cochlear implant quality standards, best practice guidelines and engage in clinical research.
• To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries. To engage in mentoring and audits. To comply with Performance Management processes. To participate in departmental teambuilding and projects.
• To adhere to infection control procedures and assist with maintaining accreditation requirements. To participate in departmental research projects.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Qualification in Audiology or Speech Therapy & Audiology, registration with HPCSA. Independent practice registration with HPCSA. Current registration with the HPCSA for 2025/2026

Competencies:

• Knowledge and skill in adult and paediatric hearing screening, diagnostic hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings. Preference will be given to those applicants who have experience with vestibular and electrophysiology assessments.
• Ability to work as a team, planning, organizing, coordinating, and communication skills. Ability to engage in solution-based problem solving. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment.
• Applicants should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement. Community service Audiologist completing their contracts on or before 31 December 2025 are encouraged to apply.

Duties :

• To conduct adult and paediatric audiological procedures in accordance with best practice guidelines and engage in clinical research. To ensure that clinical resources are maintained according to protocols, which includes biological checks and reporting of faults. To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries.
• To supervise community service therapists and students. To comply with Performance Management processes. To participate in departmental team building and projects. To adhere to infection control procedures and assist with maintaining accreditation requirements.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Audiology or Speech Therapy and Audiology.
• 3 years’ experience in Audiology practice.
• Current registration with the HPCSA for 2025/2026 as Audiologist. Completion of a short course in Additional Licensing in Cochlear Implants and experience in cochlear implant assessment and management will be added advantage.
• If the applicant has not already obtained additional licensing in cochlear implants, then proof of acceptance into a short course in cochlear implant management in 2026 is required at the time of the interview. Knowledge of the relevant public service regulations, policies, acts and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure. Good communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to comply with budgeting, Quality Assurance, National Core Standards, Health and Safety and Infection Control Principles. Good teamwork and problem-solving skills. Management of a team and/or program will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Responsible for the assessment, counselling and management of individuals who may require implantable hearing devices such as cochlear implants and bone anchored hearing devices. To carry out a broad range of audiological procedures, including diagnostic hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting of adults and Paediatric patients in accordance with best practice guidelines.
• This role includes the implementation and review of evidence-based protocols and procedures, regular clinical monitoring of service provision and the ongoing development of services.
• To take on role of Team Leader of Implantable Hearing Devices, including cochlear implant and acoustic implants. Reportable to the Assistant Director of Speech Therapy and Audiology. Team leader role includes budgeting and demand plan generation. Excellent teamwork and conflict management skills.
• To work within a multidisciplinary team within professional boundaries. To supervise, develop, train and monitor the performance of team members in all aspects of service delivery whilst adhering to Batho Pele Principles, National Core Standards, Quality Assurance and other Public Service Policies and Acts.
• Participate in conflict management and implement corrective measures and all governing departmental policies. Must be a team player within the department and institution.
• Adhere to and ensure compliance with HPCSA Legislation. Attend meetings and training as approved by manager. Management of personnel performance and review thereof. (Contracting, quarterly review and final assessment)

Closing Date : 08-12-2025

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Requirements :

• An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Speech Therapy or Speech Therapy & Audiology. Independent practice registration with HPCSA for the current year for 2025/2026.
• No experience required after completion of Community Service. knowledge of the acute care setting, exposure with Neonatal, paediatric and adult dysphagia, exposure with patients with neurological conditions (congenital and acquired) and tracheostomy management will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Knowledge and skills in the assessment and intervention of speech, language, communication and dysphagia. Knowledge and skills in early childhood intervention within a family focused approach.
• Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination of clinical and non-clinical roles. Good communication and collaboration skills. Ability to engage in solution-based problem solving. Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment.
• Applicants should be prepared to undergo medical surveillance as an inherent job requirement. Community service speech therapist completing their contracts on or before 31 December 2025 are encouraged to apply.

Duties :

• To screen, assess and manage speech, language, communication and feeding difficulties in both the neonatal, paediatric and adult populations in an inpatient and outpatient setting. To work with patients and their families in facilitating positive outcomes. To comply with all departmental procedures and protocols. To coordinate clinical and non-clinical areas.
• To manage all resources appropriately. To complete monthly statistics and reports. To participate in all departmental, hospital and provincial activities.
• To work within an MDT approach including attendance and participation in MDT meetings. To improve professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection with the application of current evidence.
• To attend and participate in scheduled case discussions and meetings. To comply with hospital and departmental quality assurance standards. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards. Management of personal performance and review thereof. Supervision of students and community service therapists.

Closing Date : 08-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Anaesthetics). Registration certificate with HPCSA, plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthetics.
• HPCSA current registration (2025/2026) (annual registration card). Knowledge, Competencies: Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels. Publication record will be an added advantage.
• Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof

Duties :

• Effective overall management of critical care and anaesthetic services. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment.
• Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees.
• Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Appropriate qualification (Specialist in General Surgery or related sub-specialty).
• Registration certificate with HPCSA, plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
• HPCSA current registration (2025/2026)) (annual registration card).

Knowledge, Competencies:

• Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; surgical skill; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels.
• Publication record will be an added advantage. Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics.
• Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties :

• Effective overall management of the surgical unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit.
• Management and control of equipment. Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications.
• Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine with minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist. The person should have wide-ranging experience in managing emergency services.
• Extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects of clinical care, clinical department administration, evidence of teaching and research.
• Knowledge, skills and competencies; Proven Management ability, sound communication skills, leadership skills, decision making and interpersonal skills. Financial and Human Resource and Management. Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills. An added advantage would be research experience and publications in peer reviewed journals.

Competencies:

• Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels. Publication record will be an added advantage.
• Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics. Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties :

• Effective overall management of the Accident and Emergency unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment.
• Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications. Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery plus Appropriate qualification (Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology or related sub-specialty).
• Registration certificate with HPCSA, plus 3 years’ experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. HPCSA current registration (2025/2026)) (annual registration card).

Knowledge, Competencies:

• Must have a strong record of clinical governance; clinical expertise; surgical skill; training and teaching at both under- and post-graduate levels. Publication record will be an added advantage.
• Must have good interpersonal, leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Possess sound knowledge of Human Resources Management, budgeting and information management. Knowledge of relevant Health and Public Service legislation, regulations and policies including medical ethics.
• Have the ability to evaluate new technologies and decide on the cost-effective implementation thereof.

Duties :

• Effective overall management of the surgical unit. Assess and ensure good quality clinical service delivery by: development and implementation of guidelines; providing training and support to students, medical interns, community service doctors, nursing staff, medical officers and specialists in the unit. Management and control of equipment.
• Optimize use of Human and other resources. Participate in relevant hospital and management committees. Encourage and support relevant research and publications.
• Contribute to electronic databases for research purposes. Strategize and implement outreach programmes. Provide after hour specialist services.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• A recognized four-year Degree in Social work. Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions and proof of current registration. Knowledge/experience regarding Health Care Social Work.
• Knowledge/experience regarding Health Care Social Work will be an added advantage. Knowledge of Mental Health Care Act.
• Be computer literate. Applicants must be able to function within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must be willing to rotate between different wards in the hospital including mental Health.

Duties :

• Render comprehensive health care social work service incorporating case and group work to patients and their next of kin. Render social work services including mental health setting.
• Participate in community education work and projects when needed. You would be required to act as a link between the patient and relevant community resources.
• Function as member of multi-disciplinary team. Administrative accountability through keeping statistics and effective record keeping as prescribed. Liaison and networking with community resources. Study, interpret and apply relevant legislation, Police and protocols. Engage in continuous professionals’ development activities.
• You will be required to attend ward rounds, conduct home visits, assess home circumstances and provide feedback to multi-disciplinary team. Demonstrate basic computer literacy as a support tool to enhance service delivery. Must demonstrate social work values and principles of human rights and social justice.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Grade 12. Basic R425 qualification (i.e. degree/diploma in nursing and midwifery) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• Degree/diploma in nursing management registered with the South African Nursing Council.
• A minimum of 8 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. At least 3 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience at management level as operational manager in a hospital. South African Nursing Council annual practicing certificate.
• Service certificates compulsory. Computer literate. Valid EB driver license.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness to work shifts, nights, public holidays, after-hours, standby and weekend cover for nursing and travel to attend official meetings and/or trainings.
• Deputising for the Deputy Manager Nursing: Head of Nursing and willingness to act for another member of the Nurse Management team.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation pertaining to labour relations, nursing legislation, related legal and ethical nursing practices, relevant public sector policies and protocols. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of nursing legislation and related legal and ethical nursing practices.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Infection Prevention Control, Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management – including Ideal Hospital Framework and the Office of Health Standard Compliance.
• Managerial and leadership skills and values: integrity, innovative visionary, catalyst for change, self-awareness and confidence, delegation, accountability, problem solving & decision making, conflict resolution, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Very knowledgeable and demonstrates a good understanding of People Management (Human Resource Management). Demonstrates a good understanding of financial policies and practices. Computer Literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Duties :

• Overall coordination, implementation and monitoring of the strategic objectives of nursing, the hospital and the Department of Health. Effective management and coordination of quality nursing care within set standards and within legal and professional frameworks. Manage and facilitate both human resources and financial aspects related to the hospital.
• Management of information through the collection and analysis of data, report writing and development and implementation of relevant interventions.
• Policy development and implementation. Ensure that clinical nursing practice are rendered by the nursing team and promote quality of nursing care as directed by scope of practice and standards.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with MBChB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA. Registered with HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Applicants must have an interest in Internal Medicine.
• The post is a combined training position between Kalafong Provincial tertiary Hospital and the University of Pretoria. The successful candidate will be expected to work in Internal Medicine for four (4) years and will have to perform after hour calls. Preference will be given to South African citizens and candidates who already completed part one (1) of the FCP examination.
• All registrars will be expected to register as MMEd student at the University of Pretoria and will have to complete a research project in a field of his/her choices in internal medicine.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be expected to do daily ward rounds, seeing all patients allocated to him or her and making daily clinical notes in patient records. Actively seeing patients on calls. Effectively supervising juniors.
• Proper communication with other staff members, nursing staff, paramedical disciplines, patients and or their relatives. Cost effective usage of resources, including laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy will be expected. Working effectively in the specialist clinics and or outpatient clinic.
• Doing procedures as required for proper work-up of patients, e.g. Bone marrow aspirations, LP etc. Manage patients according to accepted guidelines. Attending academic activities on a regular basis and presenting at meetings.
• Contribute to undergraduate training. And help with student examinations Contribute towards and participating in departmental research projects. Ensure that all patient related administrative tasks are properly done.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Grade 12 with MBChB or equivalent qualification that allows registration with HPCSA. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner, FCS (SA) Intermediate examination.
• Twelve (12) months experience in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) department will be an added an advantage. Ability to perform basic ENT procedures independently.

Duties :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for rendering of clinical services. Patient management and full-time clinical service provision within the Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) department.
• Ability to be part of a multidisciplinary team. Manage surgical patients in the outpatient department, intensive care unit and theatre. Teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate students. Able to work under pressure.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification which allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry as well as a Diploma in Mental Health will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development, and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans.
• The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients.
• Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team and to report all conflict of interest and corruption. Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand.
• Clinical and long working hours performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Witwatersrand.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Appropriate medical qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a specialist in Neurology.

Essential skills:

• Patient first mentality; General management skills; Excellent communication skills; Good professional judgement; Integrity and professional dependability; Leadership experience; Conflict management; Cost-containment; Team Player. Management training and experience; Technology and computer skills; Problem-solving experience; Coaching and mentoring experience. Commuted Overtime is compulsory.

Duties :

• Neurology: As a consultant, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of Neurology patients within Helen Joseph Hospital. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds including post-intake, and follow-up rounds.
• As a senior doctor in the unit, the incumbent will be required to supervise registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students in patient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at Neurology OPD, and all duties related to Neurophysiology (including EEG, EMG, Nerve conductions),
• The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Academic: Participation in the academic duties of the Division of Neurology at the University of the Witwatersrand and related Departments. Performance of research within the department.
• Supervision of research within the department and MMed students. Teaching: Training and supervision of Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.
• Candidates must have intricate involvement and planning, running and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and examining processes across all academic hospitals and extended teaching platform.
• Management: Managerial and administrative responsibilities within the Department of Internal Medicine of Helen Joseph Hospital. Participation in management committees of the Helen Joseph Hospital. Construct rosters for the provision of 24-hour medical care.
• The candidate will be expected to fulfil administrative responsibilities as required at university, department and hospital level.

Closing Date : 05-12-2025

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Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Neurosurgery. Current registration with HPCSA for 2025/2026.
• A minimum of three (3) years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist in Neurosurgery.
• Experience of training registrars in Neurosurgery. Experience in research, administration, management and finance is desirable.

COMPETENCIES /KNOWLEDGE /SKILLS:

• A sound knowledge of government regulations, policies, and acts is needed including the ability to interpret and implement policies. The following are required attributes; Teambuilding; People and interpersonal relations skills; Communication skills (verbal and written); Organizational problem-solving.
• The candidate should be highly motivated and enthusiastic in the care of patients requiring surgical treatment.
• The ability to work under pressure, lead transformational change in a complex environment and the ability to manage change in the department is also important.

Duties :

• Manage and run a Neuro-surgery department at CHBAH. Perform clinical duties in areas of personal special interest and expertise. Ensure that clinical services are provided. Active participation in administrative duties of the department which include planning, budgeting, PMDS, student assessments and research. Comply with the Performance and development System (Contracting, six monthly reviews and final assessments).
• To collaborate and assist the Director of Clinical Services at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and the Cluster Hospitals whenever needed, in service delivery, teaching and training as an outreach programme.
• Ensure that appropriate, ethical, and quality research is performed in the department as part of a wider agenda to explore improvements in health care in the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital region and South Africa as a whole with publication of the results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
• As part of the University’s responsibility, ensure sufficient and high-quality teaching be provided to undergraduate students and postgraduates students.
• Participate in the Fellowship examinations of the College of Surgeons of South Africa and assist the HPCSA in its accreditation of Neuro-surgery care provision in the cluster.
• Ensure the employment of the previously disadvantaged individuals in terms of race, gender, and disability to enhance equity. Perform commuted overtime as per departmental requirement. Contribute to departmental planning, budgeting, and procurement processes as well as monitoring and evaluation.

Closing Date : 12-12-2025