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Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (Obs and Gynae) (20 Hours per Week)Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Contract Until 31 March 2027)
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Sessional contract for a medical specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Groote Schuur Hospital, 20 hours per week, paid hourly. For HPCSA-registered specialists at Grades 1 to 3.
- The post is a sessional contract for 20 hours per week, running until 31 March 2027.
- Pay is hourly: Grade 1 R671, Grade 2 R766 and Grade 3 R887 per hour.
- You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 2 needs at least 5 years of experience after registration and Grade 3 needs at least 10 years.
- Duties include clinical care for obstetrics and gynaecology patients, surgery, and running the labour ward, special care unit and theatre.
- The post is based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, Cape Town.
- No payment is required to apply. Candidates without the registration may apply on condition they show proof of applying to register and proof of paying the fee by the interview day. An updated CV must be attached.
- No closing date is stated in the text.
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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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
- Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms.
- Computer literacy (MS Office) is mandatory.
- Ability to perform level 2 obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound scans.
- Possess surgical competency in terms of emergency and elective obstetric surgery and gynaecological laparotomy, including cystectomy and hysterectomy.
- Ability to perform emergency and elective obstetric procedures.
Duties
- Participation in the academic activities of our department.
- Provide clinical care to Obstetrics and Gynae emergency and elective patients.
- Perform Obstetrics and Gynaecology surgery.
- Run a tertiary level labour ward, special care unit and theatre independently, including but not limited to diagnostic skills, management plans, surgical competency and counselling around complex decisions.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr A Osman or Prof M Patel Tel No: (021) 404-6020 or email: ayesha.osman@uct.ac.za/m.patel@uct.ac.za or marilyn.koks@uct.ac.za
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.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 195 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/288: MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SESSIONAL) (OBS AND GYNAE) (20 HOURS PER WEEK) (Contract Until 31 March 2027) SALARY: Grade 1: R671 per hour Grade 2: R766 per hour Grade 3: R887 per hour 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 Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Computer literacy (MS Office) is mandatory. Ability to perform level 2 obstetrics and gynaecology ultrasound scans. Possess surgical competency in terms of emergency and elective obstetric surgery and gynaecological laparotomy, including cystectomy and hysterectomy. Ability to perform emergency and elective obstetric procedures. DUTIES: Participation in the academic activities of our department. Provide clinical care to Obstetrics and Gynae emergency and elective patients. Perform Obstetrics and Gynaecology surgery. Run a tertiary level labour ward, special care unit and theatre independently, including but not limited to diagnostic skills, management plans, surgical competency and counselling around complex decisions. ENQUIRIES: Dr A Osman or Prof M Patel Tel No: (021) 404-6020 or email: ayesha.osman@uct.ac.za/m.patel@uct.ac.za or marilyn.koks@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 change in registration status). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.