Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Sub-Speciality: Paediatric Critical Care)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Sub-Speciality: Paediatric Critical Care), based in Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley. This is a permanent post, paying R1,615,818 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 30 October 2026, 17:00PM 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 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 as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
Responsibilities
- To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatric Critical Care.
- To provide clinical teaching in Paediatric Critical Care.
- To engage in Paediatric Critical Care research.
- Ecosystem support.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.
- Grade 2: at least 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.
- Grade 3: at least 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care.
- Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Appropriate experience working in Paediatric Critical Care
- Appropriate experience in Paediatric Critical Care of post-cardiac surgery patients
- Ability to function independently at a level of a Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care
- Demonstrated interest in Paediatric Critical Care research
- Working with multi-disciplinary teams
- Computer literacy (e.g. Word, Exel, PowerPoint, etc.)