Registrar (Medical): Public Health Medicine

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 4 Registrar (Medical): Public Health Medicine posts in Health Intelligence /University of Cape Town, based in Head Office, Cape Town. This is a contract post, paying R1,041,402 a year. (4-Year Contract) Directorate: Health Intelligence /University of Cape Town How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 09 November 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 may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 4 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Registrars will be required to register as postgraduates with the applicable University in the Western Cape according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personnel. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. 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 to 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). Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Note: 1 post will require to be placed in George for 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Public Health medical service provision in the public sector health services in different rotations and locations.
• Teaching and training/supervision of under and postgraduates and running training for WCG service personnel.
• Operational research and presentation and publication in peer-reviewed scientific fora.
• Management, administration and leadership – using public health expertise to assist administration, management and allocation of personnel, resources and facilities, and to monitor and evaluate programmes and projects.
• Participate in formal training in public health disciplinary components.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (independent practice).
• Inherent requirement of the job:
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence
• Registration for the MMED in Public Health Medicine at the University of Cape Town
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Computer literacy, and the ability to learn new technical skills
• A strong understanding of public health, health systems and health policy
• Preference will be given to candidates with a relevant post graduate public health qualification
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal and timemanagement skills
• The successful candidate is expected to be technically competent and to align to the values of the Department of Health and Wellness