| Government Entity | Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness |
|---|---|
| Location | Cape Town, Western Cape |
| Reference Number | MHS451/2026 |
| Salary | Grade 1: R 671 per hour, Grade 2: R 766 per hour, Grade 3: R 887 per hour |
| Centre / Location | New Somerset Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service |
| Closing Date | August 7, 2026 |
| Source and Application | scubedonline.co.za/wcdh |
Reference No: MHS451/2026
Employment Type: Contract
Enquiries: Prof H Bougard tel. 021 4026444
Remuneration
Grade 1: R 671 per hour, Grade 2: R 766 per hour, Grade 3: R 887 per hour
Duties (key result areas/outputs)
Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of general Urologic Surgery. The specialist primary responsibility would be trauma and emergency Urology at district level. Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level of elective Urology Surgery (district level). Supervision of clinical and operative activities of Urology surgeons- in- training. Active participation in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes of the Division of Urology. Effective management and administration of a wide range of “Portfolios” and develop, conduct and supervise research projects. Training and Teaching of medical officers and Urology registrars and relevant burden of disease Research and Audits.
Inherent requirements of the job
A Valid Driver’s licence
Registration with a professional council
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Urology.
Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Ability to successfully run an extremely busy Urology service on a district level. Tertiary knowledge and skills in the field of emergency Urology as well as district level elective Urology. Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. Appropriate experience in trauma and emergency Urology surgery as the primary surgeon and treating specialist.
Minimum educational qualification
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Urology.
Note
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 a change in registration status)”.
Experience
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Urology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Urology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Urology.
Requirements
Inherent requirements of the jobA Valid Driver’s licence NoteCandidates 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 a change in registration status)”. ExperienceGrade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Urology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Urology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Urology.
Duties
Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level across the full spectrum of general Urologic Surgery. The specialist primary responsibility would be trauma and emergency Urology at district level. Provision of clinical service delivery at specialist level of elective Urology Surgery (district level). Supervision of clinical and operative activities of Urology surgeons- in- training. Active participation in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes of the Division of Urology. Effective management and administration of a wide range of “Portfolios” and develop, conduct and supervise research projects. Training and Teaching of medical officers and Urology registrars and relevant burden of disease Research and Audits.
Source / Circular Reference
scubedonline.co.za/wcdh