Senior Registrar (Medical) (Clinical Haematology) (2

As printed in Circular 36 of 2026 · page 251 · open the PDF

POST 36/310: SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (CLINICAL HAEMATOLOGY) (2 Year Contract)
SALARY: R1 395 528 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 for registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine or Hematopathology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine or Hematopathology (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Willingness to work after hours. The position will be full- time (40 hours per week). Registration with Stellenbosch University as a postgraduate student (MPhil Haematology). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Able to cope in a busy clinical environment. Experience in Haematology. Previous research experience. Previous attendance of Haematology workshops or conferences.
DUTIES: Successful completion of the Cert Clinical Haematology (Phys/Path) (SA) which includes all the logbook requirements of the College of Medicine, including a mandatory laboratory training period for physician candidates. Participate fully in clinical and academic activities of the division. Maintain accurate medical and chemotherapy records. Conduct research in Haematology that is relevant to the South African context with successful completion of the MPhil (Haematology).
ENQUIRIES: Dr F Fazel, Email: fbfazel@sun.ac.za, Tel No: (021) 938-5888/9486
NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 2 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. Senior 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 Senior Registrar also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personnel. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their senior registrar contract should they not be successful for advertised Medical Sub-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 Senior 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. Senior Registrars will be required to register as postgraduate students with Stellenbosch 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 as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine or Hematopathology with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).”