Dpsa
Medical Specialist: Emergency Medicine Ref No: Psh 18/2026 (X1 Post)
Department of Health
Pay
R 1 395 528 - R 1 592 274 per year
Location
Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal
a government employer is hiring a Medical Specialist: Emergency Medicine Ref No: Psh 18/2026 (X1 Post) in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal. Public Service. A degree or higher qualification is required. You can apply by phone or WhatsApp.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
- Degree required
Vacancy details
Post
36/179
Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 899 182 per annum The all-inclusive remuneration package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules Other Benefits: 22% of basic salary – Rural Allowance & Commuted Overtime (conditions apply)
Centre
Port Shepstone Regional Hospital
Requirements
Grade 1: No Experience required. Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years relevant experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine. Grade 12 / Matric or Equivalent. MBChB degree & FCEM(SA). An appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine. Registration certificate with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Emergency Medicine. Current HPCSA Registration card 2026/2027. Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Clinical knowledge, competency and skills in Emergency Medicine. Sound knowledge of medical ethics. Good communication skills, leadership and decision-making qualities. Ability to diagnose and treat common medical and trauma problems. Ability to manage a team of doctors in delivering emergency care to patients. Knowledge of current Health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and Policies. Concern for excellence.
Duties
Provide specialist services in designated area of responsibility within accepted guidelines and protocols. Perform, interpret and report procedures and studies within the designated specialty. Provide appropriate level of care, referral pathways, seamless and integrative service delivery system. Assist the Head Clinical Unit in capacity building in district hospitals and provision of outreach services with focus on improving medical services. Conduct audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, develop clinical guidelines, protocols, quarterly reports, monitoring inappropriate referrals for specialty. Active participation in continuing medical education programs for the entire Ugu district health institutions. Participate in undergraduate and post graduate teaching of Emergency Medicine. Participate in the Quality Improvement Program in the department. Participate in clinical audit activities within the department. Be responsible for teaching medical students, paramedical staff, nursing staff, registrars and medical officers. Assist in sustaining a DipPEC and Registrar teaching programme. Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards related to Emergency Medicine.
Enquiries
Dr. M.L Jona Tel No: (039) 688 6184/ 6147
Applications
Applications should be posted / hand delivered to: The Human Resource Manager, Port Shepstone Hospital, Private Bag X5706, Port Shepstone, 4240. Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to PSRH.Recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za (Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit proof of qualifications) FOR ATTENTION Mr. Z.M Zulu
Note
Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (Ethical Conduct) assessment. NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual 164 Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications.
Reference
PSH 18/2026 (X1 POST)
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026