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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Medicine: Dermatology) (5/8th)Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Specialist doctor post in dermatology (skin medicine) at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, with outpatient and inpatient care, outreach and training of medical registrars. Suits HPCSA-registered de
- Provide consultant-level outpatient and inpatient care for patients with skin and related medical problems.
- Supervise and train medical registrars in dermatology, including procedural skills, and take part in dermatology research.
- Must hold a qualification that allows HPCSA registration as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology. Grade 2 needs at least 5 years' experience and Grade 3 needs at least 10 years' experience after registration.
- The post is based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, and may include rotations at other hospitals on the training platform.
- Submit an updated CV. No payment is required to apply. Candidates not yet registered may apply on conditions set out in the advert.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professions Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Excellent knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.
- Highly specialised skills in dermatology.
- Excellent record keeping skills and knowledge of database management and ability to interrogate commonly used bioinformatics platforms.
- Experience in teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level and research experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, good communication, analytical and problem- solving skills.
Duties
- Provide outpatient medical care to patients with dermatological and related medical problems at a consultant level.
- Provide inpatient care.
- Provide outreach as part of a Dermatology Platform of Care for the Western Cape.
- Provide support with administrative duties.
- Develop and/or facilitate new innovations to improve division function.
- Assist in the structured basic science programs and bedside clinical training of medical registrars.
- Training of registrars in dermatology including basic sciences and clinical training as well as procedural skills.
- Supervision in the ward and clinics.
- Involvement in research relating to dermatology.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof R Lehloenya Tel No: (021) 404-3376
Notes from the department
- 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 change in registration status).
- Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
- Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform.
- Accordingly, all medical specialist appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals.
- This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 184 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/270: MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICINE: DERMATOLOGY) (5/8TH) SALARY: Grade 1: R872 205 per annum Grade 2: R995 172 per annum Grade 3: R1 152 594 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professions Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge and skills in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients. Highly specialised skills in dermatology. Excellent record keeping skills and knowledge of database management and ability to interrogate commonly used bioinformatics platforms. Experience in teaching and supervision at undergraduate and postgraduate level and research experience. Excellent interpersonal skills, good communication, analytical and problem- solving skills. DUTIES: Provide outpatient medical care to patients with dermatological and related medical problems at a consultant level. Provide inpatient care. Provide outreach as part of a Dermatology Platform of Care for the Western Cape. Provide support with administrative duties. Develop and/or facilitate new innovations to improve division function. Assist in the structured basic science programs and bedside clinical training of medical registrars. Training of registrars in dermatology including basic sciences and clinical training as well as procedural skills. Supervision in the ward and clinics. Involvement in research relating to dermatology. ENQUIRIES: Prof R Lehloenya Tel No: (021) 404-3376 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 change in registration status). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all medical specialist appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital.