HEAD: CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1: (DCST) OBSTETRICS & GYNAECOLOGY is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Gert Sibande District | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Salary
R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum
Requirements
- Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (2026).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Be a South African citizen or a permanent residence of South Africa.
- Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Public Service legislation, policies and procedures.
- Medical management, written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills.
- Ensure effective delivery of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services according to current guidelines.
- Lead clinical governance activities, including audits, M&M reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
Duties
- General: Represent own specialist discipline as a member of District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers, new-borns, and children at all levels within the health district.
- Manage patient flow and optimize theatre, ward, and outpatient services for safe, efficient care.
- Oversee clinical outcomes and ensure safe, evidence-based care.
- Strengthen medico-legal risk reduction, patient-safety measures and National Core Standards compliance within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
- Manage patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Represent province at provincial/ national meetings/ forums.
- Ensure active CPD program is run in the Department.
- Supervise junior medical officers, registrars and interns in training.
- Ensure optimal training of registrars as per HPCSA guidelines.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to registrars.
- Coordinate and deliver formal teaching activities, skills training and assessment preparation.
- Participate in assessments, monitor registrar progress, and contribute to curriculum development in collaboration with the academic division.
- Advice and guide students, teach under-and post graduate students.
- Maintain open communication channels with student.
- Check/moderate test and exam papers.
- Assist in updating curricula, courses and programs.
- Provide advice to other healthcare professionals and run Skills Development Programmes to share expertise.
- Participate in after-hours consultant call roster to ensure continuous availability of expert Obstetrics and Gynaecology support.
- Provide direct clinical care, supervision and management of high-risk cases.
- Ensure appropriate documentation, handover processes and continuity of care for weekend and after-hours services.
- Support budget planning and ensure efficient resource use.
- Maintain discipline and promote a professional work culture.
- Conduct performance appraisals.
Enquiries
- Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384
- Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103
- Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339
- Mr. Mxolisi Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351
- Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087
- IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Notes
N.B. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointments. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. In order to alleviate administration burden on HR Sections as well as considering the cost for applicants, Departments are encouraged to request certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview following communication from the relevant HR section of the Department. All posts health/engineering posts that are advertised within the Department professional registration will be required from various statutory council for shortlisted candidates. A complete set of application documents should be submitted separately for every post that you wish to apply for. Please ensure that you clearly state the full post description and the relevant Post Reference Number on your application. No fax applications will be considered. Applicants must ensure that they fully complete and sign form Z 83, even if they are attaching a CV. Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered. If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83. Due to ongoing internal processes, the Department reserves the right to withdraw any post at any time. The Department reserves the right to verify the qualifications of every recommended candidate prior to the issuing of an offer of appointment. All short listed candidates will be subject to a vetting process prior to appointment. If no response is received from Mpumalanga Department of Health within 90 days after the closing date of the advertisement, applicants must assume that their application was not successful. Please quote the correct references when applying and where possible the station / centre where the post is. www.mpuhealth.gov.za only online applications will be accepted. NB: Candidates who are not contacted within 90 DAYS after the closing date must consider their applications as having been unsuccessful. please note The Department reserves the right to amend / review / withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served. (People with disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications). 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. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 17 dated 22 May 2026, the posts of Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Warburton CHC and Emthonjeni Clinic, Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/May/26/766, Chief Personnel Officer (Amajuba Memorial Hospital (X2 Posts), Gert Sibande District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Mar/26/775, and its closing date of 29 May 2026, the posts were posted in the Public Service Vacancy Circular 19 dated 05 June 2026, the posts of Medical Physicist Grade 1: Oncology (Rob Ferreira Hospital, Ehlanzeni District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/933, Dental Laboratory Technician Grade 1: Dentistry (6 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/949 and Dental Laboratory Technician Assistant Grade 1: Dentistry (X2 Posts) (Witbank Hospital, Nkangala District) with Ref No: MPDoH/Jun/26/979 and its closing date of 23 June 2026, the posts has been withdrawn. OTHER POSTS
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Original Text
SALARY : R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum
CENTRE : Gert Sibande District
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and
Gynaecology (2026). A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as
Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Valid driver’s licence. Be a South African citizen or a permanent residence of South Africa. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge
of Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Medical management, written and verbal communication skills and report writing skills. Ensure
effective delivery of Obstetrics and Gynaecology services according to current guidelines. Lead clinical governance activities, including audits, M&M reviews
and quality improvement initiatives.
DUTIES : General: Represent own specialist discipline as a member of District Clinical Specialist Team responsible for the delivery of quality health care for mothers,
new-borns, and children at all levels within the health district. Manage patient flow and optimize theatre, ward, and outpatient services for safe, efficient care.
Oversee clinical outcomes and ensure safe, evidence-based care. Strengthen medico-legal risk reduction, patient-safety measures and National Core
Standards compliance within Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department.
Manage patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Represent province at provincial/ national meetings/ forums. Ensure active CPD program is run in
the Department. Supervise junior medical officers, registrars and interns in training. Ensure optimal training of registrars as per HPCSA guidelines. Provide
clinical supervision and mentorship to registrars. Coordinate and deliver formal teaching activities, skills training and assessment preparation. Participate in
assessments, monitor registrar progress, and contribute to curriculum development in collaboration with the academic division. Advice and guide
students, teach under-and post graduate students. Maintain open communication channels with student. Check/moderate test and exam papers.
Assist in updating curricula, courses and programs. Provide advice to other healthcare professionals and run Skills Development Programmes to share
expertise. Participate in after-hours consultant call roster to ensure continuous availability of expert Obstetrics and Gynaecology support. Provide direct
clinical care, supervision and management of high-risk cases. Ensure appropriate documentation, handover processes and continuity of care for
weekend and after-hours services. Support budget planning and ensure efficient resource use. Maintain discipline and promote a professional work
culture. Conduct performance appraisals.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo Tel No: (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi Tel No: (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi Tel No: (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi
Maseko Tel No: (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni Tel No: (013) 766 3087 and
IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.