Circular 29 of 2026 · Post 29/154
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT (ORTHOPEADICS)
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 29 of 2026
- Page No.
- 3–4
- Circular Post
- 29/154
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 28 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 28 August 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum
The all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, 18% inhospitable of
basic salary plus fixed 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
- Madadeni Provincial Hospital
- Reference information
- MAD 01/2026
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum
The all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, 18% inhospitable of
basic salary plus fixed commuted overtime.
Requirements
- An appropriate qualification in the appropriate Health Science (MBCHB);
- Plus, Current registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a Specialist in the category of Orthopaedics.
- Plus At least Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist in the category of Orthopaedics.
- Knowledge, Skills and Competencies required: Sound Clinical knowledge and expertise in the relevant discipline.
- Knowledge of current health and Public Service Legislation, regulations and policy including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics.
- Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills.
- Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development.
Duties
- Planning and implementation of Specialist Orthopaedic services (Outpatient, Inpatient and Operating Theatre lists).
- Participate/provision if after-hour service.
- Co-ordination and equitable rationalization of Specialist Orthopaedic service Amajuba District and outlying drainage areas.
- Liaison with institutional management of hospitals in the district and drainage areas to improve quality of care.
- Facilitation of staff training and development.
- Participate /support the outreach programme to the referring Hospitals and Clinics.
- Liaison with the relevant Chief Specialist regarding service development.
- Develop a training program for medical, nursing and allied services.
- Develop policies and guidelines facilitating service delivery.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and clinical auditing.
- Participate and facilitate clinical research.
- Cost effective utilization of scarce resources.
- Participate in Senior Management and strategic activities.
- Perform commuted overtime in line with hospital needs.
- Manage EPMDS of the General Surgery department.
- ENQURIES : Dr.
- X.F Nene Tel No: (034) 328 8007
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
All applications can be submitted through hand delivery /courier to: The HR Recruitment Office no:3, Madadeni Hospital, f0001, section 6, Madadeni, 2951.
Notes and Z83 guidance
This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted:
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 29 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
SALARY : Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum
The all-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, 18% inhospitable of
basic salary plus fixed commuted overtime.
CENTRE : Madadeni Provincial Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification in the appropriate Health Science (MBCHB); Plus, Current registration with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa as a
Specialist in the category of Orthopaedics. Plus At least Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA
as a medical specialist in the category of Orthopaedics. Knowledge, Skills and
Competencies required: Sound Clinical knowledge and expertise in the relevant discipline. Knowledge of current health and Public Service Legislation,
regulations and policy including medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics.
Good communication, leadership, decision-making and clinical skills. Ability to teach junior doctors and participate in continuing professional development.
DUTIES : Planning and implementation of Specialist Orthopaedic services (Outpatient, Inpatient and Operating Theatre lists). Participate/provision if after-hour
service. Co-ordination and equitable rationalization of Specialist Orthopaedic service Amajuba District and outlying drainage areas. Liaison with institutional
management of hospitals in the district and drainage areas to improve quality of care. Facilitation of staff training and development. Participate /support the
outreach programme to the referring Hospitals and Clinics. Liaison with the relevant Chief Specialist regarding service development. Develop a training
program for medical, nursing and allied services. Develop policies and guidelines facilitating service delivery. Participate in quality improvement
projects and clinical auditing. Participate and facilitate clinical research. Cost effective utilization of scarce resources. Participate in Senior Management and
strategic activities. Perform commuted overtime in line with hospital needs.
Manage EPMDS of the General Surgery department.
ENQURIES : Dr. X.F Nene Tel No: (034) 328 8007
APPLICATIONS : All applications can be submitted through hand delivery /courier to: The HR Recruitment Office no:3, Madadeni Hospital, f0001, section 6, Madadeni, 2951.
Applications can also be emailed to: sibongiseni.kheswa@kznhealth.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : The Recruitment Officer
NOTE : This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all levels of all occupational categories in the
Department. Note: The contents of this Circular Minute must be brought to the notice of all eligible officers and employees on your establishment of all
Institutions. Institutions must notify all candidates who qualify for post in this circular minute even if they are absent from their normal places of work to
apply. Direction to Candidates: the following documents must be submitted:
Application for Employment form (Z83) which is obtainable from any
Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. The application form (Z83) must be accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae,
Certified copies of ID, Highest educational qualification and other relevant documents will be requested for submission only from shortlisted candidates.
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. The reference number must
be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the envelope, e.g. MAD 01/2016. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions
will be disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the
NIA the following checks (security clearance, credit records, qualification,
citizenship and previous experience employment verification). Due to the large number of applications, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
However, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Please
note that due to financial constraint no S&T claims will be considered for
payment to the candidates that are invited for an interview.
CLOSING DATE : 28 August 2026