MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 – 3 (NEUROSURGERY)

Reference Number: refs/056522

Directorate: NEUROSURGERY

Number of Posts: 1

Package: Grade 1: R 1,041,402.00 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R 1,188.255.00 per annum (all-inclusive package) Grade 3: R 1,375.245.00 per annum (all-inclusive package)

Enquiries: Prof. L.C Padayachy - Tel no. 012 354 2306/1029

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 no experience after registration with HPCSA, 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. Currently registration with the HPCSA from 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution capacity and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and in a high pressure environment. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team is valuable.

Duties

Medical Officers will inter alia be responsible for rendering services, assessment and treatment of patients, related administration and participating in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching, participating in departmental audit activities, preparing and writing reports.

Notes

Kindly note that No payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za.No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [email protected]. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents.The Z83 form must be fully completed and singed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR Unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply.

Employer: Department of Health

Location: STEVE BIKO ACADEMIC HOSPITAL

Closing Date: 23-09-2026