Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics)
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About the role
The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 3 Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics) posts, based in Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. 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: 20 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 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 change in registration status). Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all medical specialist appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital.
Responsibilities
- (key result areas/outputs): The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's, New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals.
- Provide academic leadership in the areas of under - and postgraduate teaching, training and research.
- Provide comprehensive clinical services.
- Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses.
- Manage and provide leadership to colleagues and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management.
- Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions.
- Build and maintain Departmental team spirit and development.
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- 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 Anaesthesiology.
- 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 employees) as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills)
- Proven record of effective leadership and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
- Comprehensive skills and experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine
- Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills
- Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity
- Ability to function well in a team environment and a team player, with good inter-personal skills
- Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice
- Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and post-graduate domains
- Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams
- Research experience