REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (SURGERY: OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY) (5-Year Contract) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
R1 041 402 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).
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualifications: 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
Duties
- Leadership.
- Research.
- Teaching.
- Clinical Service: Patient care.
- Clinical Service: Operative/Surgical Skills.
- Clinical Governance.
Enquiries
Ms F Hassan, email: Farhana.hassan@uct.ac.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to register 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing
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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). (It will be expected of the successful
candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualifications: 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: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the
after-hours call system. Completion of FCS (SA) Otorhinolaryngology part II
Intermediate Exam. Each Registrar will be required to work across the Groote
Schuur, Red Cross & New Somerset Hospitals’ platform in meeting the service
requirements of. Registrars will be required to register as postgraduate
students with the University of Cape Town as applicable according to the
requirements for the discipline in the yearbook and guidelines. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience in otorhinolaryngology since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion
of internal rotations. Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical services in surgery and otorhinolaryngology that is obtained
from knowledge and skills obtained in the intermediate examination.
DUTIES : Leadership. Research. Teaching. Clinical Service: Patient care. Clinical Service: Operative/Surgical Skills. Clinical Governance.
ENQUIRIES : Ms F Hassan, email: Farhana.hassan@uct.ac.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to register 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 on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must
apply for change in registration status). 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 a Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 5 years. 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. Should
registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment of Registrar also discontinues. Applicants must indicate whether
they have bursary obligations. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all
registrar appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes
Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital,
Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial
Hospital. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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 University of Cape Town
according to the yearbook and guidelines.”
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.



