HEAD: CLINICAL UNIT (MEDICAL) GRADE 1: PLASTIC SURGERY REF. NO: MPDoH/May/26/807 is a South African government vacancy at Mpumalanga Department of Health. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District) | closing date: 12 June 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 pera nnum
Requirements
- Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery (2026).
- A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery.
- Inherent requirement of the job: It will be expected of the successful Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the relevant statutory and policy frameworks, including Healthcare 2030, the Ideal Hospital framework, the Regulated Norms and Standards, EDL, Standard Treatment Guidelines and evidence-based clinical care.
- Clinical service delivery in accordance with the Level 2 &
- 3 package of care for Plastic Surgery, and experience in driving continuous quality improvement, clinical risk identification and mitigation, and managing medico-legal matters.
- Proven experience with supervising staff, training junior doctors, and managing financial and other resources, with the ability to develop staff of quality and provide leadership with regards to issues of diversity, transformation and equity.
- Track record in training of both under-graduate and post-graduate healthcare personnel.
- Computer literate in MS package.
Duties
- Fulfil the role and duties of Head of the Plastic Surgery Department in rendering an efficient and cost-effective specialized Plastic Surgery service to patients managed by the Witbank Tertiary Hospital, including the delivery of outreach and support services.
- Ensure clinical governance and quality management for the Plastic Surgery Service at Witbank Tertiary Hospital and respond to medical and legal incidents as they arise.
- Ensure the rational use of resources (including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment) and manage human, financial and capital resources in the Plastic Surgery Department.
- Deliver effective and efficient management of the Plastic Surgery Department, and provide strategic leadership, planning and decision-making as a member of the Hospital Executive Management.
- Plan and partake in the training of staff including Registrars, Medical Officers, Community Service Medical Officers and Interns.
Enquiries
Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339, Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and 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. MANAGEMENT ECHELON
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
SALARY : R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 pera nnum
CENTRE : Witbank Hospital (Nkangala District)
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Plastic Surgery
(2026). A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as Medical
Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Plastic
Surgery. Inherent requirement of the job: It will be expected of the successful
Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours, if operational requirements so demand. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Knowledge of the relevant statutory and policy frameworks, including Healthcare 2030, the Ideal Hospital framework, the Regulated Norms
and Standards, EDL, Standard Treatment Guidelines and evidence-based clinical care. Clinical service delivery in accordance with the Level 2 & 3
package of care for Plastic Surgery, and experience in driving continuous quality improvement, clinical risk identification and mitigation, and managing
medico-legal matters. Proven experience with supervising staff, training junior doctors, and managing financial and other resources, with the ability to develop
staff of quality and provide leadership with regards to issues of diversity, transformation and equity. Track record in training of both under-graduate and
post-graduate healthcare personnel. Computer literate in MS package.
DUTIES : Fulfil the role and duties of Head of the Plastic Surgery Department in rendering an efficient and cost-effective specialized Plastic Surgery service to patients
managed by the Witbank Tertiary Hospital, including the delivery of outreach and support services. Ensure clinical governance and quality management for
the Plastic Surgery Service at Witbank Tertiary Hospital and respond to medical and legal incidents as they arise. Ensure the rational use of resources
(including laboratory investigations, medication, consumables and equipment)
and manage human, financial and capital resources in the Plastic Surgery
Department. Deliver effective and efficient management of the Plastic Surgery
Department, and provide strategic leadership, planning and decision-making as a member of the Hospital Executive Management. Plan and partake in the
training of staff including Registrars, Medical Officers, Community Service
Medical Officers and Interns.
ENQUIRIES : Mr. Emmanuel Makokoropo (013) 766 3384 / Ms. Gugu Nkosi (013) 766 3103 / Ms. Nomsa Maphanga (013) 766 3207 / Ms. Sebenzile Mthisi (013) 766 3339,
Mr. Mxolisi Maseko (013) 766 3351, Mr. Samson Nyoni (013) 766 3087 and IT related queries: Help desk Tel No: (013) 766 3018.
APPLICATIONS : Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.