Registrar (medical) : various disciplines Registrar information template for applications

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Registrar (medical) : various disciplines Registrar information template for applications. This is a permanent post, paying R1,041,402 a year. How to apply: as set out in the official advert (PDF). Reference number to quote: REG02/2027 Closing date: 20 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments.
• Responsibility for the care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres
• : ICUs etc.
• Management of patients under supervision.
• Attendance at Ward rounds and/or Tutorials.
• Supervision and teaching of undergraduates.
• Provision of after-hours care for emergency patient care services.
• Clerking and keeping comprehensive records of patients in the Hospital File.
• Outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor
• Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field
• The Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s).

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (MEDICAL) PLUS
• Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa.
• Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at the closing date of this advert.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Discipline-Specific Minimum Requirements Discipline Discipline-Specific Minimum Requirements Cardiothoracic Surgery FCS Intermediates 5-year training period and Minimum 12 months experience in Genera! Surgery post community service Internal Medicine Minimum 12 months of experience in Internal Medicine 4-year training period and FCP Part | and Diploma in Internal Medicine qualification Nuclear Medicine Minimum 2 weeks experience in Nuclear Medicine at a 4-year training period recognized training institution
• Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) FCORL(SA) or FCS(SA) Primary exams - 5-year training period and Minimum 6 months experience in General Surgery and/or surgical specialties (e.g
• ENT, neurosurgery, etc.) and Minimum 3 months ICU and FCORL(SA) or FCS(SA) Intermediate Exams Ophthalmology Minimum 6 months experience in Ophthalmology post- 5-year training period Community Service and FC Ophthalmology (SA) Part |
• Candidates must clearly indicate on the Registrar information sheet whether they meet each of the general and discipline-specific requirements
• 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
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. 4
• Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics
• Ability to manage patients independenily.
• Ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime
• Good interpersonal skills
• An interest in conducting research
• Knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principle