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Registrar (Medical) (Medicine: Internal)
4-Year Contract)
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 17:00
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A four-year registrar post in internal medicine at Groote Schuur Hospital for a registered medical practitioner. It includes patient care, teaching and research, and suits doctors working towards spec
- Duties include clinical service, keeping clear patient records and reports, taking part in the teaching programme, and research and professional development, including completing an MMED.
- Must hold a qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner, and be registered with the HPCSA (Independent Practice).
- Experience needed: clinical experience since obtaining an MBChB and after internal medicine rotations, and knowledge of assessing, diagnosing and treating inpatients and outpatients. FCP (SA) Part 1 is listed as a competency.
- The post is based at Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. Registrars may be asked to work across the training platform, including Metro West and Rural East hospitals. Commuted overtime and emergency and after-hours call cover are compulsory.
- Submit an updated CV and state whether you have bursary obligations. No payment is required to apply.
- The text does not give a closing date. Enquiries: Dr D Maughan, (021) 406-6422 or deborah.maughan@uct.ac.za.
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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.
- Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request.
- Emergency and after hour call cover.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal medicine rotations.
- Effective leadership & interpersonal skills.
- FCP (SA) Part 1.
- Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients.
- Post community service experience in Internal Medicine on an equivalent clinical platform.
- Previous research experience and publication.
Duties
- Clinical Service Provision.
- Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports.
- Participate in the Teaching Programme.
- Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED).
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Dr D Maughan Tel No: (021) 406-6422 or deborah.maughan@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).
- 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 registrarship 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.
- 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.
- 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 the Western Cape according to the yearbook and guidelines.
- Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 430 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/577: REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (MEDICINE: INTERNAL) (X4 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: 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 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. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request. Emergency and after hour call cover. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal medicine rotations. Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. FCP (SA) Part 1. Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of inpatients and outpatients. Post community service experience in Internal Medicine on an equivalent clinical platform. Previous research experience and publication. DUTIES: Clinical Service Provision. Effective Clinical Administration in patient records and patient reports. Participate in the Teaching Programme. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED). ENQUIRIES: Dr D Maughan Tel No: (021) 406-6422 or deborah.maughan@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). 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 registrarship 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. 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. 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 the Western Cape according to the yearbook and guidelines. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.