About Gauteng Department of Health

The Gauteng Department of Health is the provincial government entity responsible for the provision of healthcare services in Gauteng, South Africa. The mission of the Gauteng Department of Health is to provide excellent, integrated health services in partnership with stakeholders and contribute towards the reduction of poverty, vulnerability and the burden of disease in all communities in Gauteng.

Application Overviews

• Reference Number : refs/035180
• Directorate : Surgery Department
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 1 001 349. 00 PER ANNUM (ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGE)
• Enquiries : Dr A Kabongo Tel – 011 812 8644

Minimum Requirements

• An appropriate minimum qualification (MBChB/MBBCh) that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Proof of current registration with HPCSA as an independent medical practitioner for the year 2025/2026.
• BLS/ATLS/ACLS,1-year experience in Urology/General Surgery/ Emergency Department inclusive of time spent in surgical department during community service. Ability to work compulsory commuted overtime in Emergency Department. Demonstration of good working ethics, including reliability, discipline, the capacity to work under pressure.
• Capability to function independently as well as effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must be solution-oriented and possess sound decision-making skills. Must be available to resume duties immediately.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As a Medical Officer in Urology department: The candidate will be expected to do Basic Urological Procedures: catheterization, assisting in scrotal exploration, urology ward work and general assistance in theatre.
• Work after hours in ED COMPULSARY, the candidate will be responsible for the Comprehensive clinical management of the patients.
• He/ she will be required to perform clinical work and do presentation. The desired candidate will be required serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff.