REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (NEUROSURGERY)
(5 Year Contract)
SALARY : R 1 001 349 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to
the individual’s personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate
to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with
the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Inherent
requirements of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s license. Commuted overtime
is compulsory. Emergency and after-hours call cover. Registrars may be required
to work across the training platform on request. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): FCS (Neurosurgery) Primary Examination passed. Current
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification. Experience as a Medical
Officer in a recognized Neurosurgery training unit. Surgical experience.
Research experience (particularly with publications). Evidence of effective
leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills (as demonstrated in CV and
references). Proficiency in neurosurgical patient care, including peri-operative
management, trauma, and critical care.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Provision of safe and effective neurosurgical care to
patients. Provision of care to neurosurgical patients in both outpatient an inhospital setting. Comprehensive peri-operative care of neurosurgical patients,
including in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Participate in trauma and emergency
care related to neurosurgery. Attend regular tutorials and assist with the training
of interns, medical students, nursing and allied staff. Take part in on-site afterhours duties relating to the care of acute patients and inpatients. Involvement in
research and audits, particularly in neurosurgical techniques and patient
outcomes.
ENQUIRIES : Prof I Vlok, tel. no. (021) 938-9265
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click
“online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Appointment as
Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. It may become
necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their
period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any
decision being implemented. Registrars will function across health facilities, as
per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a student be
discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Registrar also discontinues.
Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher
salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they
are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Registrar will be on
contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as
Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should
they not be successful for advertised Specialist positions. The Department of
Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with
disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be
appreciated. Specific Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as
part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist
cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA
citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Registrars will be
required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University according to
the yearbook and guidelines. “Candidates who are not in possession of the
stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be
considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration
with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees
to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This
concession is only applicable to health professionals who apply for the first time
for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for a change in registration status)”.
CLOSING DATE : 23 March 2026, 17:00 PM
