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Registrar (Medical) (Anaesthesiology)
4-Year Contract)
Closes Monday 16 November 2026 at 17:00
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Four-year contract as a registrar in anaesthesiology (5 posts) at Tygerberg Hospital. For medical practitioners registered with the HPCSA who have finished their DA(SA) and FCA(SA) primary exams.
- Duties include safe patient care in operating theatres and intensive care units, clinical support to other departments, and after-hours call duty.
- You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) and hold a valid code B or EB driver's licence.
- You must have completed the DA(SA) and FCA(SA) Primary exams, and have suitable clinical and anaesthesiology experience.
- The post is based at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, and you will also work across the distributed training hospitals.
- The annual salary is R1 041 402. Commuted overtime is compulsory. No payment is needed to apply.
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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 Practitioner.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
- Inherent requirement of the job:
- A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Commuted overtime is compulsory.
- Emergency and after hour call cover.
- Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training hospital but will be required to work across the distributed training platform.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Diploma in Anaesthesia [DA(SA)] successfully completed.
- FCA(SA) Primary exams successfully completed.
- Effective leadership & interpersonal skills.
- Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB.
- Knowledge and practical skills.
- Appropriate Anaesthesiology experience.
Duties
- Provision of safe medical care to patients in the operating theatres and Intensive Care Units at Tygerberg Hospital and associated training hospitals.
- Provide clinical support to other medical and surgical disciplines at Tygerberg Hospital and associated training hospitals.
- Perform onsite after-hours duties as per call roster.
- Supervise and support medical interns and medical officers providing medical care on the service platform.
- Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and assessments as part of the registrar training program.
- Assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics.
- Learn critical skills required of an Anaesthesiology specialist.
- Involvement in research/audits relating to Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain and Peri-operative Medicine.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof S Chetty Tel No: (021) 938-9226
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 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.
- Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues.
- 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.
- Appointment as Registrar will be on contract.
- 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 Stelllenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines. “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 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.
As printed in Circular 39 of 2026 · page 279 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 39/351: REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ANAESTHESIOLOGY) (X5 POSTS) (4-Year Contract) SALARY: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) CENTRE: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training hospital but will be required to work across the distributed training platform. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Diploma in Anaesthesia [DA(SA)] successfully completed. FCA(SA) Primary exams successfully completed. Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB. Knowledge and practical skills. Appropriate Anaesthesiology experience. DUTIES: Provision of safe medical care to patients in the operating theatres and Intensive Care Units at Tygerberg Hospital and associated training hospitals. Provide clinical support to other medical and surgical disciplines at Tygerberg Hospital and associated training hospitals. Perform onsite after-hours duties as per call roster. Supervise and support medical interns and medical officers providing medical care on the service platform. Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and assessments as part of the registrar training program. Assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics. Learn critical skills required of an Anaesthesiology specialist. Involvement in research/audits relating to Anaesthesia, Critical Care, Pain and Peri-operative Medicine. ENQUIRIES: Prof S Chetty Tel No: (021) 938-9226 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 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. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. 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. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract. 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 Stelllenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines. “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 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.