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Registrar (Medical) (Anaesthetics)
4-Year Contract)
Closed Friday 16 October 2026 at 17:00Applications are no longer accepted.
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Registrar in Anaesthetics for 4-year contract at Groote Schuur Hospital and other centres. Requires HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner and postgraduate qualifications in anaesthesia.
- Provide safe anaesthetic care to patients in theatre and ICU settings, manage theatre lists and staff, and conduct pre-operative assessments.
- Perform post-operative analgesia, lead intensive care therapy, and participate in research and audits in anaesthesia and pain management.
- Train interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics; learn critical skills in anaesthesia practice and ICU medicine.
- Minimum requirements: HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice), Diploma in Anaesthesia, current ATLS/ACLS certificate, FCA Part 1 completion, and appropriate postgraduate qualifications.
- Must have experience in Internal Medicine or critical care under specialist supervision, and in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.
- Commuted overtime is compulsory; emergency and after-hour call cover required. May work across the training platform including multiple hospitals.
- Applications close 16 October 2026. Submit online at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs with updated CV. No application fees required for eligible applicants.
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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 requirements of the job:
- Commuted overtime is compulsory.
- Emergency and after hour call cover.
- Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Other appropriate Post-Graduate Medical Diploma, Certificate or Degree.
- Knowledge and practical skills for safe regional and general anaesthesia.
- Knowledge & appropriate use of equipment.
- Experience in Internal Medicine or critical care under supervision of a Specialist.
- Experience in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine.
- Effective leadership & interpersonal skills.
- Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA).
- Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS.
- Completion of FCA Part 1.
- Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office:
- Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), especially in MS Office, with appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations.
Duties
- (key result areas/ outputs):
- Supervision in theatre/ICU and management of theatre lists/staff, especially after hours.
- Provision of safe anaesthetic care to patients.
- Pre-op assessment of patients & advice to surgeons regarding workup.
- Post-operative analgesia & recovery of patients from anaesthesia.
- Learn the art and science of anaesthesia practice & ICU Medicine.
- Learn critical skills required by an anaesthetist.
- Involvement in research/audits relating to anaesthesia, intensive care and pain management.
- Intensive Care Therapy.
- Attend tutorials and assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof G Nethathe, email: gladness.nethathe@uct.ac.za
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- 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).
- 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 University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.” 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 a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years.
- Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrar-ship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions.
- Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues.
- Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations.
- Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
- Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform.
- Accordingly, all registrar 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.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 174 · open the PDF
POST 35/256: REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ANAESTHETICS) (X10 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). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). CENTRE: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory (X7 Posts) NSH (X2 Posts) Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital (X1 Post) 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 requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Other appropriate Post-Graduate Medical Diploma, Certificate or Degree. Knowledge and practical skills for safe regional and general anaesthesia. Knowledge & appropriate use of equipment. Experience in Internal Medicine or critical care under supervision of a Specialist. Experience in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA). Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS. Completion of FCA Part 1. Advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), especially in MS Office, with appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations. DUTIES: (key result areas/ outputs): Supervision in theatre/ICU and management of theatre lists/staff, especially after hours. Provision of safe anaesthetic care to patients. Pre-op assessment of patients & advice to surgeons regarding workup. Post-operative analgesia & recovery of patients from anaesthesia. Learn the art and science of anaesthesia practice & ICU Medicine. Learn critical skills required by an anaesthetist. Involvement in research/audits relating to anaesthesia, intensive care and pain management. Intensive Care Therapy. Attend tutorials and assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics. ENQUIRIES: Prof G Nethathe, email: gladness.nethathe@uct.ac.za APPLICATIONS: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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). 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 University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.” 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 a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrar-ship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether they have bursary obligations. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all registrar 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. CLOSING DATE: 16 October 2026, 17:00 PM