SENIOR REGISTRAR (MEDICAL) (ADULT CARDIOLOGY) (3 YEAR CONTRACT) is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley | 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.
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
Salary
R1 395 528 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Requirements
- Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine (Independent Practice).
- Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to work after hours.
- The position will be fulltime (40 hours per week).
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills.
- Experience in Cardiology or Cardiac Imaging.
- Previous research experience.
- Cardiology specific accredited courses attended.
Duties
- (key result areas/outputs): Successful completion of the MPhil (Cardio).
- Successful completion of the Cert Cardio Phys (SA) which includes all the logbook requirements of the college of Medicine.
- Participating fully in all activities of the division.
- Conducting research into cardiac disease prevalent in South Africa.
- Rendering a comprehensive and quality clinical service in specific areas in consultation with the clinical head of the department.
- Effective delivery of training, teaching and operational research.
- Effective administration and medico-legal duties.
Enquiries
Prof AJK Pacoraro, tel no. (021) 9384400/ pacoraro@sun.ac.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “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 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 as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.-Appointment as Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 3 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Senior Registrars will function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Senior Registrar also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to resign after completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised Medical Sub-Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Senior Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Senior Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University according to the yearbook and guidelines.
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Original Text
SALARY : R1 395 528 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with a Professional
Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal
Medicine (Independent Practice). Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code
B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to work after hours. The position will be fulltime (40 hours per week). Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good communication skills. Experience in Cardiology or Cardiac Imaging. Previous
research experience. Cardiology specific accredited courses attended.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Successful completion of the MPhil (Cardio). Successful completion of the Cert Cardio Phys (SA) which includes all the
logbook requirements of the college of Medicine. Participating fully in all activities of the division. Conducting research into cardiac disease prevalent in
South Africa. Rendering a comprehensive and quality clinical service in specific areas in consultation with the clinical head of the department. Effective delivery
of training, teaching and operational research. Effective administration and medico-legal duties.
ENQUIRIES : Prof AJK Pacoraro, tel no. (021) 9384400/ pacoraro@sun.ac.za
APPLICATIONS : Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online
applications”)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “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 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 as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.-Appointment as
Senior Registrar will be for a maximum contract period of 3 years. It may become necessary to second/transfer staff to another hospital/institution during
their period of training, in which case affected staff will be consulted prior to any decision being implemented. Senior Registrars will function across health
facilities, as per an agreed programme. Should registration with the HEI as a student be discontinued for any reason the appointment as a Senior Registrar
also discontinues. Consideration will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages to retain their existing salary position, as
personal. As such they are entitled to receive pay progression. Appointment as
Senior Registrar will be on contract. Employees in service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will be required to resign after
completion of their registrarship should they not be successful for advertised
Medical Sub-Specialist positions. The Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disability are encouraged to
apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. Specific Senior
Registrar posts within the Department will be identified as part of the Affirmative
Action programme to create a representative Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to SA citizens/permanent
residents with a valid identity document. Senior Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch University according to the
yearbook and guidelines.
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00PM
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.