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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Plastic Surgery)
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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Medical specialist in plastic surgery at Groote Schuur Hospital. Suits a registered HPCSA plastic surgeon who can work in a team, teach students, and do research.
- Work as a medical specialist in plastic surgery, with duties in patient care, the outpatient service, and leading the day-to-day running of the division.
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate students, including elective students, and other allied health staff.
- Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. Grade 2 needs at least 5 years of experience after registration; Grade 3 needs at least 10 years.
- Commuted overtime is compulsory. Skills needed include research, strong teaching and academic record, computer literacy, and good verbal and written communication.
- The post is based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, and may include rotations at other hospitals in the Western Cape.
- Applicants must submit an updated CV. No payment is required to apply. Enquiries: Prof S Adams, (021) 406-6415 or saleigh.adams@uct.ac.za.
- The advert does not state a closing date.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualifications:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
- 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 Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
- 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 Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Commuted overtime is compulsory.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to work in a team.
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Ability to initiate research, strong academic record in terms of teaching and research supported by publications and presentations.
- Commitment to attaining advanced surgical skills especially in Microsurgery.
- Computer literacy, the ability to develop and work with databases.
- Skills and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training.
Duties
- Ensuring, as part of a team, continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and outcome of plastic surgery patients.
- Help manage the out-patient service for Plastic Surgery.
- Train under/post-graduate students, including elective students, and other allied health personnel.
- Assist with leadership and oversight of the day-day running of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
- Assist with cross-cover for the plastic service at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital.
- Actively participate in all the academic activities of the division including performing and overseeing research.
- Assess, investigate and manage patients referred to the Plastic Surgery service from the Western Cape and beyond.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof S Adams Tel No: (021) 406-6415 or email: saleigh.adams@uct.ac.za
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 428 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/575: MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (PLASTIC SURGERY) 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: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualifications: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. 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 Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. 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 Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery. Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in a team. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to initiate research, strong academic record in terms of teaching and research supported by publications and presentations. Commitment to attaining advanced surgical skills especially in Microsurgery. Computer literacy, the ability to develop and work with databases. Skills and experience in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training. DUTIES: Ensuring, as part of a team, continuous improvements in the quality, efficiency and outcome of plastic surgery patients. Help manage the out-patient service for Plastic Surgery. Train under/post-graduate students, including elective students, and other allied health personnel. Assist with leadership and oversight of the day-day running of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Assist with cross-cover for the plastic service at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Actively participate in all the academic activities of the division including performing and overseeing research. Assess, investigate and manage patients referred to the Plastic Surgery service from the Western Cape and beyond. ENQUIRIES: Prof S Adams Tel No: (021) 406-6415 or email: saleigh.adams@uct.ac.za NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. 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.