Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/264
MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ANAESTHETICS) (12 Month Contract)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 2–3
- Circular Post
- 27/264
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 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).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 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 qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia.
- Research experience.
- Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams.
- MMed in Anaesthesia.
- Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and postgraduate domains.
- Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice.
- Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity.
- Ability to function well in a team environment and a team player, with good inter-personal skills.
- Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Comprehensive skills and experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine.
- Proven record of effective leadership and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
Duties
- The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's, New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals.
- Provide comprehensive clinical services.
- Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and postgraduate teaching, training and research.
- Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses.
- Manage and provide leadership to Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management.
- Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions.
- Build and maintain departmental team spirit and development.
Enquiries
Ms C Wyngaard Tel No: (021) 404-5004
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Notes and Z83 guidance
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
- Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.
- 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).
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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POST 27/264 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ANAESTHETICS) (12 Month Contract)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 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 qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical
Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a
recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of
10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of
a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Research experience.
Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and postgraduate domains. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice.
Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a
team player, with good inter-personal skills. Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive skills and
experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Proven record of effective leadership
and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
DUTIES : The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's,
New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and
postgraduate teaching, training and research. Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to
Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management.
Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain
departmental team spirit and development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Wyngaard Tel No: (021) 404-5004
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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).
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 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 qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical
Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a
recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology. Grade 3: A minimum of
10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of
a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Anaesthesiology.
Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): The position may allow for exposure to a structured fellowship in Paediatric Anaesthesia. Research experience.
Willingness to participate in the CMSA exams. MMed in Anaesthesia. Strong educational or teaching experience background in both the under and postgraduate domains. Strong moral and ethical record in anaesthetic practice.
Insight into challenges in Health Care in South Africa and Africa, and diversity, transformation and equity. Ability to function well in a team environment and a
team player, with good inter-personal skills. Computer literacy, good communication, analytic and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive skills and
experience in leadership, administration and management related to anaesthesia and peri-operative medicine. Proven record of effective leadership
and organisational ability in clinical Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine.
DUTIES : The management of specialist anaesthetic patients within the Department and at related hospitals to Groote Schuur, Red Cross War Memorial Children's,
New Somerset and Mowbray Maternity Hospitals. Provide comprehensive clinical services. Provide academic leadership in the areas of under- and
postgraduate teaching, training and research. Organise and contribute to the anaesthetic skills training courses. Manage and provide leadership to
Registrars and contribute significantly to the administrative duties of the combined department including, assessments and performance management.
Contribute to the administration and management of the department and provide outreach and support to referring institutions. Build and maintain
departmental team spirit and development.
ENQUIRIES : Ms C Wyngaard Tel No: (021) 404-5004
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. 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).