Dpsa
Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery)
Department of Health and Wellness
Pay
R 1 395 528 - R 1 592 274 per year
Location
Rondebosch, Western Cape
a government employer is hiring a Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery) in Rondebosch, Western Cape. Public Service. You apply with a Z83 on the official site.
- Government advert
- No fee to apply
- Closing date known
Vacancy details
Post
36/312
Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs).
Centre
Red Cross Children's War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (Or as recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Clinical skillset to provide effective out and inpatient care. Surgical expertise in paediatric musculoskeletal conditions. Ability to work in high pressure, high volume and resource restricted environment. Ability to function within a team. Ability to transfer skills and teach junior staff and students. Computer skills to allow functioning within digital environment / tools. Computer literacy and database management. Leadership, communication, organisational skills.
Duties
Provision of high-quality outpatient, inpatient and surgical care of paediatric orthopaedic patients. Management of paediatric orthopaedic referral system and theatre lists. Supervision of trainees. Teaching and training of all grades of staff. Participate in relevant research activities in the department. Effective management within the unit to ensuring that equipment is maintained and orthopaedic services are running efficiently. Contribute to the health ecosystem where required.
Enquiries
A/Prof Anria Horn: anria.horn@uct.ac.za
Note
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 a change in registration status).
Closing date
2026-10-23
Circular
Circular 36 of 2026