Emergency Medicine jobs

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:
Contract

Reference No:
MHS495/2026

Location:
Khayelitsha District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

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

28 Aug 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

11 Sep 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

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.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Emergency and after-hour call cover. Willingness to travel and perform duties at various training complexes. FCEM (SA) Part 1 completed.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide safe medical care for emergency patients presenting to the emergency departments of Khayelitsha District Hospital and associated training hospitals. Perform on-site after-hours duties as per the call roster. Supervise, train, and support medical interns, students, and medical officers who provide care on the service platform. Attend teaching program activities, tutorials and assessments as part of the registrar training program. Learn critical skills required of an Emergency Physician. Involvement in research/audits relating to Emergency Medicine. Administrative and medicolegal duties. Maintain professional conduct.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Effective leadership & interpersonal skills. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internet research. ATLS/ACLS/APLS or PALS certification.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

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

NOTE

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 change in registration status. Appointment as Registrar will be on contract and will be for a maximum contract period of 5 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. 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. 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. 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 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. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with University of Stelllenbosch or University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.” Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues.

ENQUIRIES

Dr C Kibamba, tel.no. (021) 360-4331

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

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.

It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
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.