Medical Registrar Job Opportunity at Gauteng Department of Health

The Gauteng Department of Health is inviting applications for the position of Medical Registrar – Accident and Emergency. This opportunity is based at Sebokeng Hospital and offers a joint academic appointment with the University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, or Sefako Makgatho University.

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Medical Registrar Position Overview

Reference Number: REFS/023459
Directorate: Accident and Emergency
Location: Sebokeng Hospital
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Package: R1 001 349.00 per annum (all-inclusive salary package)

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Grade 12 Certificate.
MBChB degree or equivalent qualification.
HPCSA registration as a Medical Officer and current registration (2025/2026) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
Successful completion of DipPEC and FCEM Part 1 before short-listing.
South African citizenship or permanent residency.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in managing medical emergencies.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.

Added Advantages:

Accredited ultrasound training or equivalent courses.
Research experience.
Completion of other emergency medicine-related courses.

Key Responsibilities

The appointed Medical Registrar will play a central role in patient care, clinical training, and academic responsibilities. Duties include:

Providing emergency medical services in line with Department of Emergency Medicine and WITS Emergency Medicine Division (WEMD) guidelines.
Clinical teaching and supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical students.
Patient management: interviewing, diagnosing, investigating, and overseeing treatment.
Administrative duties, including patient record management.
Participation in journal clubs, case presentations, ward rounds, and academic meetings.
Contribution to departmental research and knowledge-sharing.
Rotations through WEMD circuit hospitals as part of registrar training.
Upholding collaborative working relationships across departments.
Signing annual performance agreements and undergoing quarterly reviews.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted strictly online via the official Gauteng Provincial Government portal.

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No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.
A fully completed and signed new Z83 form must accompany all applications. This form can be obtained from any Public Service Department or downloaded from the DPSA website.
Applications must include a detailed CV.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to provide certified copies of qualifications and relevant documents (not older than 6 months) before the interview.

Important Notes:

No payment is required when applying for positions at the Department of Health.
Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship, qualifications, financial records, reference checks, and social media screening) will be conducted.
Candidates with foreign qualifications must submit a SAQA evaluation certificate.
Preference will be given to South African citizens.

Selection Criteria Questions

Applicants must be able to answer “Yes” to the following:

Do you hold an appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner?
Are you registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner with a valid 2025/26 registration?