Medical Officers Grade 1, 2 or 3

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring 2 Medical Officers Grade 1, 2 or 3 posts in Anaesthetics, based in Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,041,402 – R1,121,241 a year. How to apply: Directives To Candidates: Applications to be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu or Emailed To: pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu, 4360. For attention: Deputy Director: HRM Reference number to quote: DPKISMH 23/2026 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form (Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form websitewww.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 10/2026. NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. 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. Please note that due to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications and verification from the company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative assessments, intra-operative regional and general anaesthesia administration and post- operative care including pain management.
• Manage emergency resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs.
• Ability to identify the need for and refer appropriately.
• Work with other clinical care units.
• Ability to manage patients in a holistic manner.
• Give medical judicial evidence.
• Maintain medical records.
• Provide training to the members of the multidisciplinary team in theatre.
• Participate in continued professional development and teaching programmes.
• Participate in departmental audits and all other quality improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of the clinical governance framework and the legislated norms and standards.
• The successful applicant will be required to perform after hour duties.

Requirements

• Appropriate qualification plus registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• No experience required after completion of Community Service.
• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 or equivalent.
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBCHB) plus Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner after completion of community Services 2025/2026.
• Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• The employment equity target for this post is an African Male.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required:
• Good knowledge of Anaesthetic procedures and latest protocols
• Knowledge and appropriate use of anaesthetic equipment Experience and ability to deal with a wide variety of Anaesthetic cases
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Good interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Provide training and guidance to members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to diagnose and manage common anaesthetic problems including emergencies
• Sound moral values based on integrity, trust and judgement
• Sound knowledge of the relevant legislative mandates, policies and prescripts governing the medical profession and public health in South Africa.
• At least 6 months’ experience in Anaesthetics would be a recommendation.
• The Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or progress toward primary exams (FCA PART 1) will be an added advantage.
• Other valid additional certificates such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS will be an added advantage.