Medical Registrar post in Neurosurgery at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, with four-monthly rotations. R1 041 402 a year all-inclusive.
| Job Title | Medical Registrar (Neurosurgery) |
| Employer | Gauteng Department of Health |
| Reference Number | REFS/056740 |
| Category | Hospital |
| Location | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Employment Type | Full Time |
| Date Posted | 8 October 2026 at 08:00 |
| Closing Date | 9 October 2026 at 23:59 |
| Status | Open for applications |
| Salary | R1 041 402 per year |
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor's degree |
| Experience Required | No prior experience required |
About this Medical Registrar (Neurosurgery) position
Introduction
Neurosurgery is the focus of this registrar post at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. There's one position, with rotations between the academic hospitals and several satellite sites every four months. The package is R1 041 402 a year, all-inclusive.
About the Company
CMJAH is one of Gauteng's three academic teaching hospitals. Registrars in this post work across the Wits-affiliated training hospitals.
Responsibilities
• Rotate every four months between the Neurosurgery units of CHBAH, CMJAH and HJH, and the satellite hospitals (Far East Rand, Thelle Mogoerane, Sebokeng, Klerksdorp and Tshepong)
• Provide neurosurgery inpatient and outpatient services, plus clinical, theatre and academic work
• Be present for all departmental commitments each day, including after hours
• Manage neurosurgery patients in any Wits-affiliated training hospital, consulting your supervisors daily
• Perform and teach diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that match a registrar's training
• Take part in all academic and teaching activities and finish your MMed within the appointment period
• Be a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and colleagues
Required Qualifications
• A qualification that allows HPCSA registration as a Medical Registrar
• HPCSA registration as a Registrar (Medical)
• No experience required after registration
• An advantage: at least 1 year of neurosurgery experience as a medical practitioner after community service, and a pass in the Neurosurgery intermediate college exam
Job Benefits and Perks
R1 041 402 per year as an all-inclusive package.
How to Apply
Apply strictly online through the Gauteng E-Recruitment portal (jobs.gauteng.gov.za). Hand-delivered, faxed and emailed applications are not accepted, and the department does not charge anything for applying.
Submit a fully completed, signed new Z83 form (any public service department, or www.dpsa.gov.za/documents) with Parts A, C and D filled in, plus a detailed CV. Write the post reference number on your application. A missing Z83 or CV means disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be asked by HR for certified copies of qualifications (not older than 6 months), due on or before the interview day. Applicants with foreign qualifications are responsible for getting them evaluated by SAQA. Personnel suitability checks (criminal, citizenship, qualifications, company directorship, social media, financial records and references) happen before any appointment. South African citizens get preference.
Questions about the post: Dr D Mamo on 011 717 2536, or Ms L Maseko on 011 488 3711.
Official source: Gauteng E-Recruitment Portal advert (REFS/056740) · Last checked: 8 October 2026
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