Registrar (Medical)

About the role

The Department of Health (North West) is hiring a Registrar (Medical). This is a permanent post, paying R1,041,402 a year. How to apply: Applications quoting relevant reference, should be forwarded as follows: Provincial Office, Private Bag X2068, Mmabatho, 2735, must be forwarded to: Healthjobs@nwpg.gov.za or can be hand delivered at the Ngaka Modiri Molema District Office, SABC Building, Dr Albert Luthuli Drive, University Road, Mmabatho, 2735, Mafikeng. For attention: Mr KM Motoko Reference number to quote: 03/2026/01 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Interview, investigate, diagnose, and oversee the treatment of patients.
• Supervise junior doctors (Undergraduate Students, Interns and Community Service Doctors).
• Attend of relevant administrative meetings like mortality meetings, near MISS meetings and completing MEDICO Legal Documents timeously (e.g. Death Certificate).
• Improve quality of care by providing appropriate clinical care.
• Reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos.
• Implement and monitor adherence to National Core Standards (norms and standards).
• Participate in all activities of the discipline in relation to teaching and research.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team to the management of patients.
• Perform of practical procedures relevant to the care of patients.
• Ensure effective administration and safety record keeping in the department.
• Willing to work after hours (night, weekend and public holiday) to provide continuous uninterrupted care of patients.

Requirements

• Paediatric Surgery: This position will be the appointment of the North West Department of Health and the successful candidate will be sent to Gauteng as a supernumerary in either of the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand/University of Pretoria and/Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
• General Surgery: Joint appointment with Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria & Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
• NB: Registrars will be appointed jointly between the North West Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand/Pretoria/Sefako Makgatho Health Science and will rotate through the training platforms in Gauteng and North West Province.
• Anaesthesia: Joint appointment with Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Witwatersrand, University of Pretoria, Sefako Makgatho Health Science University.
• NB: Registrars will be appointed jointly between the North West Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand, will be based in Klerksdorp/Tshepong Hospital Complex/Witrand Hospital, and may be required to rotate through the training platforms in Gauteng.
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Registrar (Independent Practitioner).
• Completed Post Community Service.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens.
• Registrars will be rotated between institutions.
• The following will be an added advantage: Work experience in the field of Paediatrics Surgery or General Surgery as a Medical Practitioner for the period of 12 months, CMSA part 1 examinations and auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Medical Practitioner: ACLS, BSS and ATLS.