Medical Specialist (Cardiologist)

Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physician in Internal Medicine. Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. No experience required after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Knowledge and Skills: Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Internal Medicine and Clinical Cardiology. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Computer literacy. The following will be added advantage: Registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Internal medicine FCP (SA) or equivalent, registration as a Subspecialist Cardiologist in Internal Medicine (Certificate in Cardiology (CMSA) or equivalent).

Duties

As a Consultant Cardiologist, the candidate will be responsible for the clinical management of general cardiology patients within the various units in the Division of Cardiology. The incumbent will be required to lead operational and academic ward rounds, including post-intake, follow-up and teaching rounds. In addition, the incumbent will be required to supervise cardiology fellows, internal medicine registrars, medical officers, intern doctors and students, inpatient care and the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Other clinical duties will include managing patients at the various outpatient clinics in the Division of Cardiology.

The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associate clinical staff. Outreach to cluster hospitals of the CMJAH complex. Fulfil the training requirement set out by relevant CMSA and Wits University Division of Cardiology. Supervise the clinical technology service as required. Rotational outreach to the various cluster hospitals is compulsory. Participation in the educational duties of the Wits Division of Cardiology and Department of Internal. Performance of research within the Department. Supervision of research within the Department and MMed students.

Training and supervision of Registrars, Medical Officers, Medical Interns and Medical students, including tutorials, teaching ward rounds and skills development. The desired candidate will also be required to provide medical support and guidance to nursing staff.

Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed.

“If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment.

Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Preference will be given to South African citizens.

The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals

Employer

Department of Health

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date

20-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have appropriate qualification that allows for registration with HPCSA as a Medical Physician in Internal Medicine? Do you have registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine? 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.