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Registrar (Medical) (Paediatric Surgery)
5-Year Contract)
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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A 5-year contract registrar post in paediatric surgery at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. Suits medical doctors registered with the HPCSA who have surgical experience and an interest in te
- Duties include teaching, leadership, research and innovation, operative clinical service, clinical governance and patient care.
- You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (independent practice), or hold the qualification needed for that registration.
- Required experience includes clinical experience after your MBChB and internal rotations, and a community service post in paediatric surgery. You also need the FCS (SA) intermediate examination.
- The post is based in Rondebosch, Western Cape, at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital. You must have a valid driver's licence and basic computer skills.
- Submit an updated CV and state whether you have bursary obligations. If you are not yet registered with the HPCSA, submit proof of your application and fee payment on or before the interview day.
- No payment is required to apply. Enquiries: Prof S Cox, (021) 658-5012, Sharon.cox@uct.ac.za. The text does not state a closing date.
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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:
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Computer literacy, database management.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Strong moral and ethical record in surgical practice.
- The ability to work in a busy tertiary care hospital providing specialist paediatric surgical, trauma and burn care and surgery.
- Ability to supervise junior team members and medical officers in acquiring appropriate skills.
- Ability to teach undergraduate students and other staff categories.
- Basic computer skills in programs on the MS platform including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, or similar applications.
- Commitment to learning, research, inclusive and wholistic patient management and surgical skills.
- Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations.
- Previous research experience (publication/conference presentation).
- Post community service experience in Paediatric Surgery.
- FCS (SA) intermediate examination.
Duties
- Teaching.
- Leadership.
- Innovation and Research.
- Clinical Service:
- Operative.
- Clinical Governance.
- Clinical Service:
- Patient Care.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof S Cox Tel No: (021) 658-5012, email: Sharon.cox@uct.ac.za
Notes from the department
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
- 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.
- 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 5 years.
- (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 254 · open the PDF
POST 36/315: REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (PAEDIATRIC SURGERY) (X3 POSTS) (5-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: Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch 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: Valid Driver’s license. Computer literacy, database management. Ability to work in a team. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong moral and ethical record in surgical practice. The ability to work in a busy tertiary care hospital providing specialist paediatric surgical, trauma and burn care and surgery. Ability to supervise junior team members and medical officers in acquiring appropriate skills. Ability to teach undergraduate students and other staff categories. Basic computer skills in programs on the MS platform including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, or similar applications. Commitment to learning, research, inclusive and wholistic patient management and surgical skills. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations. Previous research experience (publication/conference presentation). Post community service experience in Paediatric Surgery. FCS (SA) intermediate examination. DUTIES: Teaching. Leadership. Innovation and Research. Clinical Service: Operative. Clinical Governance. Clinical Service: Patient Care. ENQUIRIES: Prof S Cox Tel No: (021) 658-5012, email: Sharon.cox@uct.ac.za NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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. 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 5 years. (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). 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. 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. 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.