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Medical Specialist (Sub-Specialty) Grade 1 to 3 (Vascular Surgery)Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Senior vascular surgery specialist post at Groote Schuur Hospital. Covers clinical surgery, managing and training surgical staff, and academic work. Suits HPCSA-registered sub-specialists in vascular
- Duties include managing and training surgical staff and running vascular surgery clinical services in the Groote Schuur Hospital Vascular Unit.
- You also take part in the academic and management work of the division, including teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- Experience required depends on grade: none after registration for Grade 1, at least 5 years for Grade 2, and at least 10 years for Grade 3.
- The post is based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory.
- Submit an updated CV. Candidates not yet registered may apply only if they show proof of registration application and fee payment on or before the interview day.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- Grade 2:
- A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Sub-Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- Grade 3:
- A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Sub- Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Clinical and surgical competency in vascular surgery.
- Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment.
- Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students.
- Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of vascular surgery.
Duties
- Management and training of surgical staff.
- Vascular Surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Vascular Unit.
- Participation in academic and management activities of the division.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406-6229
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 179 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/263: MEDICAL SPECIALIST (SUB-SPECIALTY) GRADE 1 TO 3 (VASCULAR SURGERY) SALARY: Grade 1: R1 615 818 per annum Grade 2: R1 844 151 per annum Grade 3: R2 014 278 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 Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Sub-Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Sub- Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Sub-Specialist in Vascular Surgery. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Clinical and surgical competency in vascular surgery. Ability to work in a high-volume clinic and surgical environment. Ability to teach and train undergraduate and post graduate students. Ability to conduct clinically relevant research in the field of vascular surgery. DUTIES: Management and training of surgical staff. Vascular Surgery clinical service provision and management in the Groote Schuur Hospital Vascular Unit. Participation in academic and management activities of the division. ENQUIRIES: Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406-6229 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.