Registrar (Family Medicine)

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 257 · open the PDF

POST 36/318: REGISTRAR (FAMILY MEDICINE) (4-Year Contract) Overberg District
SALARY: R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE: Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-District
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Compulsory Remunerated Commuted Overtime (COT) duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at district hospital and Primary Health Care level and knowledge. Comprehensive evidence-informed, direct patient-centered approaches to care. Clinical service provision in district level health care services. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. -Recent experience with performing district level procedures including performance of caesarian sections, administration of spinal and general anaesthesia, management of chronic conditions and HIV/TB care, maternal and child health as well as emergency medical care including adult and neonatal resuscitations. Ability to guide health care colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.
DUTIES: Provide quality health care to patients in the Overstrand sub-district including Hermanus Hospital and surrounding clinics, healthcare facilities and communities as part of community oriented primary care. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities and communities in the Overstrand sub- district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, teaching and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Overstrand sub-district facilities as required. -Performing administrative duties. Supporting the Sub-district management team, while maintaining professional ethical standards. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED).
ENQUIRIES: Dr Z Leff Tel No: (028) 312-1166
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment as part of the interview process. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract and will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship, should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. -Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with the University of Stellenbosch or the University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.” - Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason, the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may apply on condition that proof of application and payment of prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the interview date. This concession applies only to first-time registrations or change in registration status. -It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.