Senior Registrar (Medical) (Haematology)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring a Senior Registrar (Medical) (Haematology), based in Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory. This is a contract post, paying R1,395,528 a year. (3 Year Contract) 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 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 with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 3 years. Senior Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Medical Sub-Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Senior 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. -Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Senior Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University/ University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Research.
• Clinical Governance.
• Teaching and Training.
• Clinical Service.
• Laboratory training.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist (Independent Practice) in Medicine.
• Inherent requirements of the job
• Commuted overtime is compulsory
• Participate in the after-hours clinical duties
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• FCPath (Haematology) (SA) or FC Physicians (SA) qualification or equivalent
• Appropriate clinical experience in stem cell transplantation and critical care
• Strong interest in Clinical Haematology
• Clinical skills appropriate to specialist practice
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Competence in clinical governance and quality improvement
• Teaching and leadership potential
• Commitment to patient-centred care
• Research aptitude