Registrar (Medical) (General Surgery)

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · Western Cape

Posted 30 October 2026

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SALARY : R1 041 402 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)

CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).

Inherent requirement of the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver's licence. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover. Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): FCS part 1 as well clinical experience in Surgery and/or Trauma. A current certificate of ATLS and Basic Surgical Skills course completed. FCS part 2 and experience in research/publications. Evidence of effective leadership and interpersonal skills are essential.

Provision of safe surgical care to patients. Peri-operative care of surgical patients. Participation in Intensive Care management. Learn the art and science of general surgery, trauma, and burn care.

Attend tutorials and assist with the training of interns, medical students, nursing staff and paramedics.

On-site after-hours duties relating to care of newly arriving acute patients as well as inpatients. Involvement in research/audits relating to surgery, trauma, and burn care.