KWAZULU-NATAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH VACANCIES

​NOTE : Medical Registrars - Training will take place at various sites for each discipline. Registrars may be required to spend time at various training institutions as required by the discipline. The site for the 1st year of training and subsequent rotations will be determined by the Academic Head of Discipline. Applicants are requested to apply separately for the disciplines of their interest. A maximum of three applications will be allowed which should be ranked in order of preference. One application for various Disciplines will not be accepted. Applications from applicants who are already appointed in the Registrar Programme will not be considered. As per HPCSA Regulations, the duration of Registrar training is 4/5 years, depending on the Discipline. All Registrars will be expected to register with the university for the MMED at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a contract which includes training AND service responsibilities. Registrars will be required to complete Performance Agreements and assessments as stipulated by the Department. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. Please note that proof of successful completion of the required examinations as indicated, is a pre-requisite and must be submitted if invited to an interview. The interview process will consist of technical and practical assessment aspects as well as an Ethical Assessment as part of the recruitment process. An assessment of competences will also be done as part of the selection process. This may include verification of qualifications, experience, reference checks etc. In addition to interview performance, selection will be based on multiple parameters. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T will be considered for the attendance of interviews, nor will resettlement allowance be considered for relocation purposes. Note: Dental Registrars - Training will be in Gauteng, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU). Dental registrars will be responsible for finding their own accommodation. The duration of training is 4 years. All Registrars will be expected to register with the University for the MChD/MDENT at own expense. All Registrars will be required to sign a service obligation contract with KZN DOH. Preference will be given to candidates from KZN. Appointments are subject to the signing of a contract which includes a service pay-back period. Please note that proof of successful completion of the required examinations as indicated, is a pre-requisite and must be submitted if invited to an interview. The interview process will consist of technical and practical assessment aspects as well as an Ethical Assessment as part of the recruitment process. An assessment of competences will also be done as part of the selection process. This may include verification of qualifications, experience, reference checks etc. In addition to interview performance, selection will be based on multiple parameters. Please note that due to financial constraints, no S&T will be considered for the attendance of interviews, nor will resettlement allowance be considered for relocation purposes. The following documents must be submitted: Applicants must ensure that they fully complete the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020 - 81/971431 effective 01 January 2021) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. The Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV on the information template provided to ensure the fair consideration of suitably qualified applicants and which is obtainable from the website - www.kznhealth.gov.za. Incomplete or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of the Z83. Applications submitted through the online platforms must include copies of the documents listed above. Copies of Qualifications, Registration Certificates and driver’s license must not be submitted when applying for employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be requested to submit certified copies on or before the day of the interview. Copies of certified copies will not be accepted, and submission of such documents will render the applicant being disqualified. The post reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z.83. Should you be in possession of a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. 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. Please note that due to the large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Whilst applications are invited for the above disciplines, not all may be filled. Applicants will be advised in due course, should a discipline which has been applied for be excluded from this process. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and to this end, has developed an Employment Equity Plan pursuant to the Employment Equity Act. Preference for the filling of these posts will be guided by the Departmental Equity Plan and targets for the occupational level concerned.

OTHER POST
 
 
MEDICAL AND DENTAL (VARIOUS DISCIPLINES) 
SALARY : R1 001 349 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): 
Discipline: Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care Ref No: Reg.01/2026 
Dermatology Ref No: Reg.02/2026 
Emergency Medicine Ref No: Reg.03/2026 
Internal Medicine Ref No: Reg.04/2026 
Neurology Ref No: Reg.05/2026 
Neurosurgery Ref No: Reg.06/2026 
Nuclear Medicine Ref No: Reg.07/2026 
Obstetrics & Gynaecology Ref No: Reg.08/2026 
Oncology Ref No: Reg.09/2026 
Ophthalmology Ref No: Reg.10/2026 
Orthopaedics Ref No: Reg.11/2026 
Otorhinolaryngology (Ent) Ref No: Reg.12/2026 
Paediatrics & Child Health Ref No: Reg.13/2026 
Paediatric Surgery Ref No: Reg.14/2026 
Pathology (Forensic Med) Ref No: Reg.15/2026 
Plastic Surgery Ref No: Reg.16/2026 
Psychiatry Ref No: Reg.17/2026 
Public Health Medicine Ref No: Reg.18/2026 
Radiology Ref No: Reg.19/2026 
Oral Medicine and Periodontology (Dental) Ref No: Reg.20/2026 
 
REQUIREMENTS : Tertiary qualification (MBCHB) or equivalent (Medical); Registration certificate for Independent Practice with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner; Current Annual Practicing Certificate from Health Professions Council of South Africa; Twelve (12) months post Community Service experience as a Medical Officer as at closing date of this advert; Valid code B/EB driver’s license; Relevant Discipline Specific Minimum Requirements below (depending on the Discipline): Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care: Minimum 12 Months full-time experience in Anaesthesia post-Community Service and DA (SA) (or equivalent) and FCA Part 1 examination (or equivalent). Dermatology: Minimum 6 months Medical Officer time in Dermatology and Minimum 6 months experience in a rural area or peripheral setting post community service and Contribution to social outreach programmes (shortlisted candidates will be requested to provide evidence and proof) and Accredited IsiZulu course for non-Zulu speaking candidates which should be attained within 1yr of registrar training and documented research or scientific peer reviewed publications. Emergency Medicine: Minimum 6 Months full-time, recent experience in the Discipline and Primary Exams in Emergency Medicine (FCEM Part I). Internal Medicine: Minimum 12 months experience in the Discipline and FCP Part I and minimum 6 months experience in a rural area or peripheral setting post community service. Neurology: Passed Part 1 Neurology exam and 6 months Internal medicine experience or 6 months as a medical officer in Neurology. Nuclear Medicine: Minimum 6 weeks’ full time spent in Discipline. Neurosurgery: Minimum 6 months experience in Discipline and Primary exams. Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Minimum 12 months experience in the Discipline at a Regional Hospital or at a hospital with a busy maternity unit (at least 300 deliveries per month) and FCOG Part I. Oncology: 6 Months full time, recent experience in the Discipline. Ophthalmology: Minimum 6 months experience in Ophthalmology post-Community Service and FC Ophthalmology (SA) Part I. Orthopaedics: 24 months (recent) experience the Discipline of Orthopaedics – HPCSA recognized site with consultant supervision and FCS (SA) Primary exams and ATLS training and Basic Surgical Skills Training. Otorhinolaryngology (ENT): FCORL(SA) or FCS(SA) Primary exams: and minimum 6 months experience in General Surgery and/or surgical specialties (e.g. ENT, neurosurgery, etc.) and minimum 3 months ICU and FCORL(SA) or FCS(SA) Intermediate Exams. Paediatric Surgery: Applicants must have passed the FCS (SA) Primary and Intermediate examinations. In addition, they must have completed a minimum of one year in a surgical discipline, of which at least 3 to 6 months should have been in a Paediatric surgical unit. Pediatrics & Child Health: Minimum 6 months experience in the Discipline in a Regional hospital and FC Paeds. Part I or Diploma in Child Health. Pathology (Forensic Medicine): Dip for Med (Path)/(Clin-Path). Plastic Surgery: FCS(SA) Intermediate exam and 6 months experience in the Discipline Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Psychiatry: Minimum 6 months experience in the Discipline and either FC Psych I or Diploma in Mental Health (or equivalent). Public Health Medicine: Minimum of 2 years Medical Officer time. Radiology: Minimum 12 months full-time experience as a Medical Officer in the Radiology Discipline post-Community Service and FC Rad Diag SA Part 1 exams. Oral Medicine and Periodontology (Dental): Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a general dental practitioner (Independent Practice) and successfully passed at least two (2) of the primary subjects necessary to specialize in OMP (Anatomy, Physiology and General Pathology) and a postgraduate qualification (Postgraduate Diploma or Master of Science in Dentistry, preferably in OMP). 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 : Core Functions/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, Personal development to the level of independent specialist practice in the chosen field. Department reserves the right not to fill these post (s). 
 
ENQUIRIES : Anaesthesiology, Pain Medicine & Critical Care Prof D. Gopalan Tel No: (031) 260 4472 
Dermatology: Prof N. Dlova Tel No: (031) 260-4531 
Emergency Medicine: Dr S. Garach Tel No: (031) 260-4531 
Internal Medicine: Prof N. Magula Tel No: (031) 260-4242 
Neurology: Prof VB Patel Tel No: (031) 420 2359 
Neurosurgery: Dr. B. Enicker Tel No: (031) 240 1134 
Nuclear Medicine: Prof M Voster Tel No: (031) 260-4390 
Obstetrics & Gynaecology: Prof M. Sebitloane Tel No: (031) 260 4390
Oncologydr Stopforth Tel No: (031) 260 8959 
Ophthalmology: Dr. N. Mathe Tel No: (031) 260-4341 
Orthopaedics: Dr P Mthethwa Tel No: (031) 260 4297 
OtorhinolaryngologY (ENT) Dr A Sibiya Tel No: (031) 260 4292 
Paediatrics & Child Health: Dr L Mubaiwa Tel No: (031) 260-4348 
Paediatric Surgery: Dr M. Sheik-Gafoor Tel No: (031) 240-1579 
Pathology (Forensic Med): Prof Mfolozi Tel No: (031) 260 2580 
Plastic Surgery: Prof M Daya Tel No: (031) 240 1168 
Psychiatry: Prof B. Chiliza Tel No: (031) 260 4321 
Public Health Medicine: Prof S Naidoo Tel No: (031) 260 4383 
Radiology: Dr N Dlamini Tel No: (031) 260 4425 
Oral Medicine and Periodontology (Dental) Dr N Daki Tel No: 033 395 2821 
Department Of Health Hr Enquiries: Mrs R Erasmus Tel No: 033 395 2742/3347/2472