Registrar (Medical) (Surgery: General) (5

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 434 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/582: REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (SURGERY: GENERAL) (X2 POSTS) (5 Year Contract)
SALARY: 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. Emergency and after hour call cover. FCS (SA) primary examination. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in General Surgery. 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 General Surgery. FCS (SA) intermediate examination.
DUTIES: Leadership. Innovation and Research. Teaching. Clinical Service: Operative. Clinical Service: Patient care. Clinical Governance.
ENQUIRIES: Prof L Cairncross Tel No: (021) 406 6229 or melissa.mohamed@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. 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. 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). 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.