Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/118
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY
KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- ProvinceKwaZulu-Natal
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: Applications closed
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 1–2
- Circular Post
- 30/118
- Department
- KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health
- Province
- KwaZulu-Natal
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
The closing date was 4 September 2026.
Application and salary information
Salary
Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum, all-inclusive package Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum, all-inclusive package
(Consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible Portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules). Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, (Medical Aid
Optional) Plus 18% Inhospitable Area.
Application history
Previous application instructions are retained below for reference.
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
- Ladysmith Regional Hospital
- Reference information
- LRH 02/2026
- Salary information
- Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum, all-inclusive package Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum, all-inclusive package
(Consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible Portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules). Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, (Medical Aid
Optional) Plus 18% Inhospitable Area.
Requirements
- An appropriate Medical and Specialist qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- At least five years’ experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies: Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including high-risk obstetrics, obstetric emergencies and complex gynaecological care.
- Sound knowledge of applicable health and Public Service legislation, policies, clinical guidelines, professional ethics, patient safety and clinical governance requirements.
- Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and teach medical officers, interns, students and members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Strong strategic planning, service development, resource management, communication, negotiation, conflictresolution, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to analyse clinical and service data, lead audits and qualify-improvement initiatives, and present clear reports to hospital and district management.
Duties
- Lead, plan, coordinate and monitor a comprehensive specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including antenatal, labour ward, obstetric theatre, inpatient, outpatient and emergency gynaecological services.
- Provide direct specialist care and expert consultation for high-risk, complex and referred patients and ensure appropriate escalation and continuity of care.
- Ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care through approved policies, protocols, standard operating procedures and effective multidisciplinary teamwork.
- Lead maternal, perinatal and gynaecological clinical governance, including morbidity and mortality reviews, patient-safety incident reviews, clinical audits, qualityimprovement projects and implementation of corrective actions.
- Coordinate referral pathways, outreach and specialist support to district hospitals and other referring facilities within the hospital’s drainage area, maintain effective liaison with tertiary and central referral services.
- Develop and implement departmental operational plans, service targets, clinical risk controls and performancemonitoring systems aligned with hospital and Departmental priorities.
- Manage and develop the medical workforce through appropriate deployment, duty rosters, supervision, mentorship, leave planning, performance management and succession planning.
- Promote undergraduate, continuing professional development, skills transfer and clinically relevant research.
- Ensure costeffective stewardship of medicines, blood products, equipment, consumables, theatre time, beds and other scarce resources; identify and escalate critical resource risks promptly.
- Participate in hospital senior-management and strategic activities, support district and provincial programmes, and submit accurate clinical and management reports within required timeframes.
- Participate in the commuted overtime system and provide after-hours consultant leadership according to service needs.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and management of a regional or referral-level Obstetrics and Gynaecology service.
- Experience in maternal and perinatal clinical governance, teaching, research, quality improvement and medico-legal risk reduction.
- Willingness to support outreach and referral services within the uThukela District drainage area.
- PUBLIC
Enquiries
Dr N.P Mabaso-Langa (Acting Senior Manager Medical Services) Tel No: (036) 637 2111
APPLICATION INFORMATION — VACANCY CLOSED
Applications for this vacancy closed on 4 September 2026. Applications are no longer being accepted.
Previous application instructions — for reference
All applications should be emailed to LadysmithHospital.Job@kznhealth.gov.za / nkosinathi.siyaya@kznhealth.gov.za or be posted to: The Human Resource Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith, 3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Offices, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370. FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi
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.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: SA Gov Jobs is an independent job information service and is not a government department. 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. Expired vacancies are kept for reference only. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.
Original Text
POST 30/118 : HEAD CLINICAL UNIT: OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY REF NO: LRH 02/2026 (X1 POST)
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
SALARY : Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum, all-inclusive package Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum, all-inclusive package
(Consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible Portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules). Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, (Medical Aid
Optional) Plus 18% Inhospitable Area.
CENTRE : Ladysmith Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Medical and Specialist qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. At least five years’
experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge, Skills,
Training and Competencies: Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including high-risk obstetrics,
obstetric emergencies and complex gynaecological care. Sound knowledge of applicable health and Public Service legislation, policies, clinical guidelines,
professional ethics, patient safety and clinical governance requirements. Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and teach medical officers, interns, students and
members of the multidisciplinary team. Strong strategic planning, service development, resource management, communication, negotiation, conflictresolution, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse
clinical and service data, lead audits and qualify-improvement initiatives, and present clear reports to hospital and district management.
DUTIES : Lead, plan, coordinate and monitor a comprehensive specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including antenatal, labour ward, obstetric theatre,
inpatient, outpatient and emergency gynaecological services. Provide direct specialist care and expert consultation for high-risk, complex and referred
patients and ensure appropriate escalation and continuity of care. Ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care through approved policies, protocols,
standard operating procedures and effective multidisciplinary teamwork. Lead maternal, perinatal and gynaecological clinical governance, including morbidity
and mortality reviews, patient-safety incident reviews, clinical audits, qualityimprovement projects and implementation of corrective actions. Coordinate referral pathways, outreach and specialist support to district hospitals and other
referring facilities within the hospital’s drainage area, maintain effective liaison with tertiary and central referral services. Develop and implement departmental
operational plans, service targets, clinical risk controls and performancemonitoring systems aligned with hospital and Departmental priorities. Manage and develop the medical workforce through appropriate deployment, duty
rosters, supervision, mentorship, leave planning, performance management and succession planning. Promote undergraduate, continuing professional
development, skills transfer and clinically relevant research. Ensure costeffective stewardship of medicines, blood products, equipment, consumables, theatre time, beds and other scarce resources; identify and escalate critical
resource risks promptly. Participate in hospital senior-management and strategic activities, support district and provincial programmes, and submit
accurate clinical and management reports within required timeframes.
Participate in the commuted overtime system and provide after-hours consultant leadership according to service needs. Demonstrated experience in
clinical leadership and management of a regional or referral-level Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. Experience in maternal and perinatal clinical
governance, teaching, research, quality improvement and medico-legal risk reduction. Willingness to support outreach and referral services within the
uThukela District drainage area.
PUBLIC
ENQUIRIES : Dr N.P Mabaso-Langa (Acting Senior Manager Medical Services) Tel No: (036) 637 2111
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be emailed to LadysmithHospital.Job@kznhealth.gov.za /
nkosinathi.siyaya@kznhealth.gov.za or be posted to: The Human Resource
Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith,
3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Offices, Ladysmith Regional
Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi
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
only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the
envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for
these posts. 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). Failure to
comply will result in the application not being considered”. 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. . 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.
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026
Department: Obstetrics and Gynaecology
SALARY : Grade 1: R2 168 145 – R2 301 186 per annum, all-inclusive package Grade 2: R2 370 741 – R2 592 273 per annum, all-inclusive package
(Consist of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible Portion that may be structured in terms of applicable rules). Other Benefits: 13th Cheque, (Medical Aid
Optional) Plus 18% Inhospitable Area.
CENTRE : Ladysmith Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Medical and Specialist qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical
Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. At least five years’
experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in
Obstetrics and Gynaecology. A valid driver’s licence. Knowledge, Skills,
Training and Competencies: Advanced clinical knowledge and specialist expertise in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, including high-risk obstetrics,
obstetric emergencies and complex gynaecological care. Sound knowledge of applicable health and Public Service legislation, policies, clinical guidelines,
professional ethics, patient safety and clinical governance requirements. Ability to lead, supervise, mentor and teach medical officers, interns, students and
members of the multidisciplinary team. Strong strategic planning, service development, resource management, communication, negotiation, conflictresolution, decision-making and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyse
clinical and service data, lead audits and qualify-improvement initiatives, and present clear reports to hospital and district management.
DUTIES : Lead, plan, coordinate and monitor a comprehensive specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, including antenatal, labour ward, obstetric theatre,
inpatient, outpatient and emergency gynaecological services. Provide direct specialist care and expert consultation for high-risk, complex and referred
patients and ensure appropriate escalation and continuity of care. Ensure safe, evidence-based, patient-centred care through approved policies, protocols,
standard operating procedures and effective multidisciplinary teamwork. Lead maternal, perinatal and gynaecological clinical governance, including morbidity
and mortality reviews, patient-safety incident reviews, clinical audits, qualityimprovement projects and implementation of corrective actions. Coordinate referral pathways, outreach and specialist support to district hospitals and other
referring facilities within the hospital’s drainage area, maintain effective liaison with tertiary and central referral services. Develop and implement departmental
operational plans, service targets, clinical risk controls and performancemonitoring systems aligned with hospital and Departmental priorities. Manage and develop the medical workforce through appropriate deployment, duty
rosters, supervision, mentorship, leave planning, performance management and succession planning. Promote undergraduate, continuing professional
development, skills transfer and clinically relevant research. Ensure costeffective stewardship of medicines, blood products, equipment, consumables, theatre time, beds and other scarce resources; identify and escalate critical
resource risks promptly. Participate in hospital senior-management and strategic activities, support district and provincial programmes, and submit
accurate clinical and management reports within required timeframes.
Participate in the commuted overtime system and provide after-hours consultant leadership according to service needs. Demonstrated experience in
clinical leadership and management of a regional or referral-level Obstetrics and Gynaecology service. Experience in maternal and perinatal clinical
governance, teaching, research, quality improvement and medico-legal risk reduction. Willingness to support outreach and referral services within the
uThukela District drainage area.
PUBLIC
ENQUIRIES : Dr N.P Mabaso-Langa (Acting Senior Manager Medical Services) Tel No: (036) 637 2111
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be emailed to LadysmithHospital.Job@kznhealth.gov.za /
nkosinathi.siyaya@kznhealth.gov.za or be posted to: The Human Resource
Management, Ladysmith Regional Hospital, Private Bag X9928, Ladysmith,
3370 or Hand delivery to: The Human Resource Offices, Ladysmith Regional
Hospital, Office No: 15, 36 Malcom Road, Ladysmith, 3370.
FOR ATTENTION : Mr S.L.Dlozi
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
only. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview
following communication from Human Resources. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 and on the back of the
envelope, e.g. Ref 13/2018. NB: Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants. Person with disabilities should feel free to apply for
these posts. 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). Failure to
comply will result in the application not being considered”. 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. . 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.
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026