Medical Specialist Grade 1 To 3 (General Surgery) (Sessional) (8 Hours Per Week) (6-Month Contract) Garden Route District

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

Knysna Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R671 per hour Grade 2: R766 per hour Grade 3: R887 per hour

Closing date

See advert

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in General Surgery. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate 300 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 General Surgery. Grade 3: A minimum of 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 General Surger

Duties

The successful candidate will report to the Medical Manager / Clinical Manager of the District Hospital and support the planning, governance and development of surgical services. Provide specialist General Surgery services at the District Hospital, including outpatient consultations, inpatient care, theatre services, minor procedures and management of complex surgical patients. Provide clinical leadership and governance for surgical services, including the development and monitoring of clinical protocols, referral pathways, quality- improvement initiatives and evidence-based standards of care. Provide supervision, mentoring and clinical support to Medical Officers, Community Service Medical Officers, interns and other health professionals, and support ongoing training and development of clinical competence. Strengthen access to appropriate surgical care through improved patient selection

Enquiries

Dr FR Potgieter Tel No: (044) 302–8405

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 36 of 2026.