Head of Clinical Unit (Medical) - Anaesthesiology

Grade 12. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. A minimum of 3 years' appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. Proof of current registration with the HPCSA (2026/2027). Valid driver's license. Extensive and appropriate experience in all aspects of anaesthesiology, including clinical care, teaching (undergraduate & postgraduate) and research. Present evidence of good professional standing, such as membership in professional organisations (excluding HPCSA).

Proven management ability, sound verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, good decision-making and interpersonal skills.

Duties

This is a joint academic, fill-time appointment between Anaesthesiology department at Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital and University of Pretoria. The head of clinical unit in anaesthesiology will provide operational, academic, and clinical leadership within the Anaesthesiology unit and academic platforms. The role includes provision of strategic leadership and creation of a social compact for better health outcomes. Ensuring high-quality, safe, evidence-based anaesthetic care. Supporting perioperative services and ensuring compliance with the national standards and institutional protocols. Strengthen good financial management within the unit to ensure sustainable delivery of health services.

Support recruitment of human resource to build a strategic and committed workforce that can meet essential service demands, enhance teaching and training. Strengthen information management to optimise performance and support decision-making and research. Coordinate & support teaching and training for both undergraduate and postgraduate students, medical interns and medical officers. Contribute to departmental research. Provide compulsory commuted overtime, ICU coverage and other service responsibilities as required.

Medical surveillance will be conducted on the recommended applicants, at no cost. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to the employer’s official contact. Applications must be filled in on a new amended Z83 form accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae (CV) only that is highlighting or stating the requirements mentioned above and applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. The filled Z83 and CV must be uploaded as attachments during application.

Applicants must not submit copies/attachments/ proof/certificates/ID/Driver license/qualifications on application. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit them. Qualifications of candidates recommended for appointment will be verified. Candidates will be subjected to security screening and vetting process Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted. The Department reserves the right to not make an appointment. SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE EXPECTED TO UNDERTAKE TWO (2) PRE-ENTRY ASSESSMENTS I.E (PRACTICAL AND INTEGRITY ASSESSMENTS). Candidates will be expected to be available for selection interviews on the date, time and place determined by the Department.

Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. Employer :

Department of Health

Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date

03-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a Grade 12, a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology? Do you have a minimum of 3 years' appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist? Are your currently registered with (attach proof) the HPCSA (2026/2027). Do you have a valid driver's license?

Please Notes

Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.