Medical Specialist

About the role

The Department of Health (Gauteng) is hiring a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology, based in Leratong Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,134,185 a year. Re- advertisement Directorate: Ophthalmology How to apply: applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Reference number to quote: REFS/056951 Closing date: 06 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: NB Candidates Who Previously Applied Are Encourage To Reapply. Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not in possession of such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory, however it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals. 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

Responsibilities

• Clinical management of patients in General Ophthalmology/intake clinic as well as a subspecialist clinic in either Glaucoma, Medical Retina or Paediatric Ophthalmology.
• Surgery on Patients with general eye complaints and specifically performing and teaching cataract surgery.
• Clinical teaching of medical officers in cataract management and either glaucoma, cornea or adnexal diseases.
• Co-ordinate all clinical and administrative duties within the Department.
• Involvement in hospital committees and liaison with other departments within the hospital.
• Staff training theoretical and skills performance of junior doctors and allied medical disciplines at the hospital and referring hospitals.
• SOPs development and implementation.
• To participate, support and promote research relevant to the Ophthalmology department.
• Ability to initiate and conduct research will be an advantage.
• Be a role model for students and staff.
• Perform duties assigned by the Head of Department of Health.
• Maintain quality assurance standards and other Departmental policies.
• Reduction of waiting time of Backlogs.
• Ensure effective specialist services to contribute to optimal and quality health care in line with the vision, mission and values of Gauteng department of health.
• Ensure compliance to SOP’s and clinical Protocols.
• Supervision and effective utilization of Medical staff.
• Comply with the Performance Management and Development System (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment.
• Ensure an effective outreach to District hospitals.
• Participate in academic activities in the hospital and in the cluster.
• Full participation in Quality assurance programs, management of PSI’s and complaints.

Requirements

• Appropriate Medical Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: at least 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty.
• Grade 3: at least 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in a normal Specialty.
• Ability to manage a team of junior and senior doctors.
• Ability to establish excellent working relationships with all the disciplines teams.
• Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills.
• The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined and self-confident.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedure pertaining to health care users.
• Computer Literacy.
• Experience in the public sector would be an advantage.
• Candidate will be expected to perform commuted overtime.