Registrar (Medical) (Family Medicine)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Registrar (Medical) (Family Medicine) (4-year contract)

Employment Type: Contract

Reference No: OD51/2026

Caledon Hospital

Registration With A Professional Council

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. (Independent Practice).

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs)

Provide quality health care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics, healthcare facilities and communities as part of community oriented primary care. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities and communities in the Theewaterskloof sub-district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, teaching and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required. Performing administrative duties. Supporting the Sub-district management team, while maintaining professional ethical standards. Research and Professional Development (incl. completion of MMED).

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills)

Sound knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at district hospital and Primary Health Care level and knowledge. Comprehensive evidence-informed, direct patient-centered approaches to care. Clinical service provision in district level health care services. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organisational and teamwork skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Recent experience with performing district level procedures including performance of caesarian sections, administration of spinal and general anaesthesia, management of chronic conditions and HIV/TB care, maternal and child health as well as emergency medical care including adult and neonatal resuscitations. Ability to guide health care colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.

Inherent Requirements Of The Job

Valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Compulsory Remunerated Commuted Overtime (COT) duties. Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Theewaterskloof sub-district.

Note

Appointment as Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of four (4) years. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position as personal and they are entitled to pay progression. It may become necessary to second or transfer staff to another hospital or institution during their training period; staff will be consulted prior to any such decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities as per an agreed programme, including rotations within an assigned training complex (Theewaterskloof Sub-district). Employees in service who elect to retain pension benefits will be required to resign upon completion of registrarship should they not be appointed to an advertised Specialist post. Applicants must indicate whether they have any bursary obligations. The Department of Health subscribes to the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Specific Registrar posts will be identified under the Affirmative Action programme to ensure representivity in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to South African citizens or permanent residents with a valid identity document. Applicants with temporary residence status will not be considered. Registrars will be required to register as postgraduates with the University of Stellenbosch in accordance with the discipline's yearbook and guidelines. Should registration with the Higher Education Institution (HEI) as a student be discontinued for any reason, the Registrar appointment will automatically terminate. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may apply on condition that proof of application and payment of prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the interview date. This concession applies only to first-time registrations or changes in registration status.

Minimum Educational Qualification

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

Enquiries

Dr H Stofberg, tel.no. (028) 212-1070

Remuneration

R 1 041 402 per annum - R 1 088 634 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date

6/12/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.

This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing date: 2026/06/29 17:00:00