Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Sub-Speciality: Paediatric Critical Care)
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Location
- Tygerberg Hospital, Western Cape
- Salary
- R1 615 818 – R1 844 151 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 30 Oct 2026
Posted 10 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Degree
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
Registrations / certificates: HPCSA registration as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care
- Medical specialist in paediatric critical care at Tygerberg Hospital
- Must be HPCSA-registered as a specialist in this field
- Grade 2 and 3 need 5 or 10 years as a specialist
- Valid driver's licence needed
- Pay: R1 615 818 to R2 014 278 a year
- Apply online on the Western Cape health jobs site
How to apply
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How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026, post 37/280. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Requirements:
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Inherent requirement of the job: A valid driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience working in Paediatric Critical Care. Appropriate experience in Paediatric Critical Care of post-cardiac surgery patients. Ability to function independently at a level of a Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care. Demonstrated interest in Paediatric Critical Care research. Working with multi-disciplinary teams. Computer literacy (e.g. Word, Exel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Duties:
To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatric Critical Care. To provide clinical teaching in Paediatric Critical Care. To engage in Paediatric Critical Care research. Ecosystem support.
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 Paediatric Critical Care with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”.
Enquiries: Prof P Goussard Tel No: (021) 938-9220