REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (RADIATION ONCOLOGY) (X2 POSTS) (4-Year Contract)

Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request. Emergency and after hour call cover. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB. Oncology or Palliative care experience. Professionalism, good communication and interpersonal skills, being a team player and leadership. Research methodologies. Other degrees or diplomas e.g. Diploma in Palliative Medicine, DiP PEC, etc.

Radiotherapy planning and treatment skills development. Provision of appropriate Oncology care to cancer patients according to accepted protocols under the guidance of the Consultant Radiation Oncologist. Attending to Oncology patients in clinic and ward settings. Administrative tasks required for optimal patient care and well-organised and efficient clinics and wards. Improving and updating knowledge through participation in teaching and training sessions and self-learning. Participation in the academic activities and teaching responsibilities of the division. Mentor, support, and assist junior colleagues. Involvement in research/audits relating to Radiation Oncology. Participation in performance appraisals/assessments.

Prof Z Mohamed Tel No: (021) 404-4263

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with University of the Western Cape according to the yearbook and guidelines. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital.

PSV Circular 21 of 2026, Post 21/234