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Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (Anaesthetics)

Department of Health and Wellness
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory, NationalGrade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).HealthCloses 17 August 2026

About this role

POST 27/264 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ANAESTHETICS)

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum

Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum

Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum

(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's

personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate

in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).

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 Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.

Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical

Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate

experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a

recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified

employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of

10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with

the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of

a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.

Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a

structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Research experience.

Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Strong

educational or teaching experience background in both the under and post-

graduate domains. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice.

Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity,

transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a

team player, with good inter-personal skills. Computer literacy, good

communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive skills and

experience in leadership, administration and management related to

anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Proven record of effective leadership

and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

DUTIES : The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and

at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's,

New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive

clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and

postgraduate teaching, training and research. Organise and contribute to the

anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to

Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the

combined department including, assessments and performance management.

Contribute to the administration and management of the department and

provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain

departmental team spirit and development.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C Wyngaard Tel No: (021) 404-5004

NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure

that you attach an updated CV. 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).

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Research experience. Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and post- graduate domains. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice. Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a team player, with good inter-personal skills. Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive skills and experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Proven record of effective leadership and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.

Duties

The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's, New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and postgraduate teaching, training and research. Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management. Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain departmental team spirit and development.

How to apply

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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). It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. OTHER POSTS