Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Orthopaedic Surgery), based in Red Cross Children's War Memorial Hospital, Rondebosch. This is a permanent post, paying R1,395,528 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 a change in registration status).
Responsibilities
- Provision of high-quality outpatient, inpatient and surgical care of paediatric orthopaedic patients.
- Management of paediatric orthopaedic referral system and theatre lists.
- Supervision of trainees.
- Teaching and training of all grades of staff.
- Participate in relevant research activities in the department.
- Effective management within the unit to ensuring that equipment is maintained and orthopaedic services are running efficiently.
- Contribute to the health ecosystem where required.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Grade 2: at least 5 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Grade 3: at least 10 years’ appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA (Or as recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Clinical skillset to provide effective out and inpatient care
- Surgical expertise in paediatric musculoskeletal conditions
- Ability to work in high pressure, high volume and resource restricted environment
- Ability to function within a team
- Ability to transfer skills and teach junior staff and students
- Computer skills to allow functioning within digital environment/tools
- Computer literacy and database management
- Leadership, communication, organisational skills