MEDICAL OFFICERS GRADE 1, 2 OR 3: REF NO: DPKISMH 23/2026 (X2 POSTS) Component: Anaesthetics

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum, All-inclusive packaged
consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in
terms of the applicable rule, plus Commuted Overtime, Medical Aid
(Optional).
CENTRE : Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification plus registration with HPCSA as Medical
Practitioner. No experience required after completion of Community Service.
Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent. An appropriate tertiary
qualification (MBCHB) plus Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical
Practitioner. Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South
Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner after completion of community
Services 2025/2026. Persons in possession of a foreign qualification must
attach an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority
(SAQA). The employment equity target for this post is an African Male.
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competence Required: Good knowledge of
Anaesthetic procedures and latest protocols. Knowledge and appropriate use
of anaesthetic equipment Experience and ability to deal with a wide variety of
Anaesthetic cases. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Good
interpersonal and supervisory skills. Provide training and guidance to
members of the multi-disciplinary team. Ability to diagnose and manage
common anaesthetic problems including emergencies. Sound moral values
based on integrity, trust and judgement. Sound knowledge of the relevant
legislative mandates, policies and prescripts governing the medical
profession and public health in South Africa. At least 6 months’ experience in
Anaesthetics would be a recommendation. The Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA)
from the College of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) or progress toward
primary exams (FCA PART 1) will be an added advantage. Other valid
additional certificates such as BLS, ACLS, and ATLS will be an added
advantage.
DUTIES : Provide safe, high quality clinical care for patients during pre-operative
assessments, intra-operative regional and general anaesthesia administration
and post- operative care including pain management. Manage emergency
resuscitations, urgent medical stabilisation and intensive care needs. Ability
to identify the need for and refer appropriately. Work with other clinical care
units. Ability to manage patients in a holistic manner. Give medical judicial evidence. Maintain medical records. Provide training to the members of the
multidisciplinary team in theatre. Participate in continued professional
development and teaching programmes. Participate in departmental audits
and all other quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of the clinical
governance framework and the legislated norms and standards. The
successful applicant will be required to perform after hour duties.
ENQUIRIES : Dr S Reddy: HCU-Anaesthetics Tel No: (031) 530 1502
APPLICATIONS : Directives To Candidates: Applications to be hand delivered to 310 Bhejane
Street (Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu or Emailed To:
pixley.recruitment@kznhealth.gov.za or Couriered To: 310 Bhejane Street
(Hospital Gate Number 2) KwaMashu, 4360.
FOR ATTENTION : Deputy Director: HRM
NOTE : The following documents must be submitted, Application for employment form
(Z83), which is obtainable at any Government Department or form website-
www.kznhealth.gov.za. Originally signed Z83 must be accompanied by a
detailed CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of
current/previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human
Resource Department & other required documents. Applications must be
submitted on or before the closing date. The reference number must be
indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. DPKISMH 10/2026.
NB: Failure to comply with the above instruction will disqualify applicants. All
shortlisted candidates, including the 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. Please note that due
to the number of applications anticipated, applications will not be
acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
If you have not been contacted within two months after the closing date of the
advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The
appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from NIA to the following
checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and
previous experience employment verifications and verification from the
company Intellectual Property (CIPC). The Department reserves the right not
to fill the post (s). This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative
employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all
occupational categories in the Department. Persons with disabilities should
feel free to apply for the post.
CLOSING DATE : 23 October 2026