KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be addressed to Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resource Management Services, Registrar Programme, Department of Health, Private Bag X9051, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or hand deliver to Human Resource Management Services, 330 Langalibalele Street, Natalia Building, Room 6-106 South Tower. Applications can also be submitted through the online e-Recruitment system at www.kznonline.gov.za/kznjobs

FOR ATTENTION : Mrs R Erasmus, Human Resources, Tel No: (033) 395 2742/3347/2669 

 

CLOSING DATE : 29 May 2026

 

 

 

NOTE : Training will take place at various sites for each Discipline. The site for training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline/Head Clinical Unit. Sub-speciality training will be a contract appointment for 3/4 years, depending on the Discipline. For a 3 year contract, 2 years will be for training and 1 year for service. For a 4 year contract, 3 years will be for training and 1 year for service. All trainees will be expected to register with the University at their own expense. All trainees will be required to sign a contract which includes training and service responsibilities. Trainees will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Sub-specialty trainees will be required to complete Clinical and Academic assessments as stipulated by the Department. Please note that the formal offer of a Sub-specialty training will be dependent upon proof of successful completion of the required examinations. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The following documents must be submitted: Application for Employment Form (Form Z.83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za and a comprehensive CV (with detailed experience), confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert with full record of service, stating duties performed/performing and years of experience. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and driver’s license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Applicants are discouraged from sending applications through registered mail because the Department will not be responsible for non-collection of these applications. No late applications will be accepted. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Non- SA Citizens/ Permanent Residents / Work permit holders must provide documentary proof on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply may result in the application not being considered. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (security clearance (vetting), criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post/s. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote presentively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Department reserves the right not to fill this post. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Please note that the selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER POST

 

 

MEDICAL SPECIALIST REF NO: S01/2026 

Sub-Specialty Training: Clinical Haematology 

(3 Year fixed term) 

SALARY : R1 395 528 per annum. Applicants to note: Salary package is subject to OSD determination plus commuted overtime depending on needs of the Discipline/Institution. 

CENTRE : Various (KZN) 

 

REQUIREMENTS : Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent; Plus current registration for Independent Practice as a Medical Specialist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa with FCP, a Valid driver’s license. Preference will be given to candidates with at least two (2) years’ experience as a specialist. Basic knowledge of Medical Practice Ethics, ability to manage patients independently, ability to learn, innovate and be prepared to work overtime, good interpersonal skills, an interest in conducting research, knowledge and respect of the Patients’ Rights Charter and Batho Pele Principles. 

 

DUTIES : Participation in academic and teaching programmes and meetings in the respective Departments, responsibility for care of patients at designated levels/sites, e.g. Outpatients, Wards, Theatres, ICUs etc., management of patients under supervision, attendance at ward rounds and/or tutorials, supervision and teaching of undergraduates, provision of after-hours care for emergency services, clerking and keeping of comprehensive records of patients in the hospital file, outreach activities as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor. The Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s). 

 

ENQUIRIES : Mrs R Erasmus Tel No: (033) 395 2742/2669