Medical Specialist Orthopaedic Surgery (Spine, Tumour & Infection, Hand Surgery

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Orthopaedic. Current registration with HPCSA for (2026/2027). Experience or knowledge of Orthopadics surgery will be added advantage. No experience required. Skills/ Knowledge/competence: Good leadership skills, excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, conflict resolution and good interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must be adaptable, disciplined, and self-confident. The candidate must be able to work independently and under pressure and beyond normal working hours and work with diverse team. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. The following will be an added advantage: Incumbency or post completion of a relevant Fellowship.

Duties

Provision of a comprehensive clinical service for patients at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital; provision of undergraduate and postgraduate medical student teaching; provision of supervision and training of registrars, medical officers, interns, and nurses. Manage patients and provide administrative in the allocated Orthopaedic Surgery Unit at CHBAH, including deputizing for the head of department during his/her absence. Provide after – hours consultant duties and other general orthopaedic duties as required. ensure the proper and economical use of equipment and other resources and the willingness and an ability to initiate and conduct research is an absolute requirement.

Appointed candidate will be expected to strengthen the regional and district health systems by providing outreach programmes; to participate in all divisional, departmental and faculty meetings to facilitate effective teaching and research as well as to enhance continuing professional development; to maintain quality assurance standards and other departmental policies. Attend meetings and training as approved by the head of department. Comply with the Performance Management and Development system (contracting, quarterly reviews and final assessment). A firm commitment and undertaking appropriate clinical research and providing MMed supervision is an absolute requirement.

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: hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to the employer’s official contact. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at 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 applicant.

All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” 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. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. 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 Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

People with disabilities, Coloured Males and Females, Indian Males and Females, White Males and Females are encouraged to apply. Employer :

Department of Health

Closing Date

13-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have current registration with HPCSA for 2026/2027? Do you have appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist ? Do you have a Experience or knowledge of Orthopadics surgery

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.