Government EntityKwazulu Natal - Health
    LocationKwaZulu-Natal
    Reference NumberDPKISMH 10/2026
    SalaryGRADE 1: R1 395 528.00 – R1 479 723.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) : GRADE 2: R1 592 274.00 – R1 688 553.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) : GRADE 3: R 1 844 151.00 – R2 301 186.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) (All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.) OTHER BENEFIT (S): Compulsory Commuted Overtime & Medical Aid (Optional) • GRADE 1: Appropriate qualification Plus registration with HPCSA as a Specialist. In General Surgery. No experience required. ASIBE HEALTHY KZN • GRADE 2: Appropriate qualification Plus five (05) years post registration Experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery • Grade 3: appropriate qualification Plus ten (10) years post registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery.
    Centre / LocationGeneral Surgery
    Closing DateSeptember 30, 2026
    Source and Applicationkznhealth.gov.za

    POST : Medical Specialists General Surgery Grade1, 2 or 3 REFERENCE NO : DPKISMH 10/2026 COMPONENT : General Surgery NO OF POSTS : 01 SALARY NOTCH : GRADE 1: R1 395 528.00 – R1 479 723.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) : GRADE 2: R1 592 274.00 – R1 688 553.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) : GRADE 3: R 1 844 151.00 – R2 301 186.00 pa (All-inclusive Salary package) (All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules.) OTHER BENEFIT (S): Compulsory Commuted Overtime & Medical Aid (Optional) • GRADE 1: Appropriate qualification Plus registration with HPCSA as a Specialist. In General Surgery. No experience required. ASIBE HEALTHY KZN • GRADE 2: Appropriate qualification Plus five (05) years post registration Experience as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery • Grade 3: appropriate qualification Plus ten (10) years post registration as Medical Specialist in General Surgery. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ? Senior Certificate /Grade 12 or equivalent ? An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent Plus, ? Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery Plus ? Current registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in General Surgery (2026/2027 receipt). ? FCS (SA) and MMed (Gen Surg) ? All successful candidates will have to spend minimum 1 year in service ? Those candidates with FCS and awaiting MMED may apply and will be considered. KNOWLEDGE SKILLS TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED ? Sound clinical knowledge within the department of Anaesthesiology. ? Good communication and human relations ? Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline ? Assessment and management of patients. ? Participate in continuing professional development. ? Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationships. KEY PERFORMANACE AREAS ? To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards of patient care and to perform duties / functions that fall within the reasonable prescripts of acceptable legislation. ? To co-ordinate the Hepatobiliary Unit and Burns of DPKISMH with necessary the necessary surgical and administrative skills. ? Knowledge of current Health and Public Servants legislation, regulation and policy, including Medical Ethics, Epidemiology and Statistics ? Ability to provide Specialist Anaesthetic consultation and services. ? Accept responsibility for administration of anaesthesia. ? Assess patients, plan, initiate and supervise medical care management. ? Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities. ? Willingness to participate in the after-hours call system, with an undertaking to sign a contract to participate in commuted overtime per week, is essential. ? Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. ? Implement and maintain an efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the Institution and referring facilities ? Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team members and conduct and stimulate research ASIBE HEALTHY KZN ? Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate training ? Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic / and training programmes. ? Participate in the continued medical education programme in the institution. ? Manage EPMDS of junior staff. ? Participate in the extended management activities. ? Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement programmes. ? Develop and participate in the outreach/in reach programmes. ? Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses ? Provide support to the Head of Department, in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and services are maintained. ? Leadership and decision-making abilities as well as problem solving and conflict management ? Knowledge of Human Resource management. ? Information management and quality assurance ? Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources ? Information management and quality assurance ? Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources ENQUIRIES: Dr S.S Kader: HCU: General Surgery – Tel N0: 031 530 1423 ASIBE HEALTHY KZN

    Requirements

    ? Senior Certificate /Grade 12 or equivalent ? An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent Plus, ? Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery Plus ? Current registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in General Surgery (2026/2027 receipt). ? FCS (SA) and MMed (Gen Surg) ? All successful candidates will have to spend minimum 1 year in service ? Those candidates with FCS and awaiting MMED may apply and will be considered. ? Sound clinical knowledge within the department of Anaesthesiology. ? Good communication and human relations ? Sound knowledge of clinical procedures and protocols within the discipline ? Assessment and management of patients. ? Participate in continuing professional development. ? Stress tolerance, to work within a team, self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationships. KEY PERFORMANACE AREAS ? To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the institution that are consistent with standards of patient care and to perform duties / functions that fall within the reasonable prescripts of acceptable legislation. ? To co-ordinate the Hepatobiliary Unit and Burns of DPKISMH with necessary the necessary surgical and administrative skills. ? Knowledge of current Health and Public Servants legislation, regulation and policy, including Medical Ethics, Epidemiology and Statistics ? Ability to provide Specialist Anaesthetic consultation and services. ? Accept responsibility for administration of anaesthesia. ? Assess patients, plan, initiate and supervise medical care management. ? Align clinical service delivery plans with hospital plans and priorities. ? Willingness to participate in the after-hours call system, with an undertaking to sign a contract to participate in commuted overtime per week, is essential. ? Develop, maintain and audit the correct implementation of clinical protocols and guidelines. ? Implement and maintain an efficient, effective and seamless service delivery process within the Institution and referring facilities ? Plan and provide continuous medical education to multidisciplinary team members and conduct and stimulate research ASIBE HEALTHY KZN ? Supervision of postgraduate and undergraduate training ? Participate in postgraduate and other relevant academic / and training programmes. ? Participate in the continued medical education programme in the institution. ? Manage EPMDS of junior staff. ? Participate in the extended management activities. ? Develop, implement and monitor quality improvement programmes. ? Develop and participate in the outreach/in reach programmes. ? Engage in academic research culminating in the publication of papers in scientific journals or the presentation of the results of such research at scientific congresses ? Provide support to the Head of Department, in ensuring an efficient standard of patient care and services are maintained. ? Leadership and decision-making abilities as well as problem solving and conflict management ? Knowledge of Human Resource management. ? Information management and quality assurance ? Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources ? Information management and quality assurance ? Ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources

    Source / Circular Reference

    kznhealth.gov.za