{"id":18760,"date":"2025-07-28T18:22:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T16:22:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=18760"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:09:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:09:56","slug":"family-medicine-registrar-vacancy-at-the-gauteng-department-of-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/family-medicine-registrar-vacancy-at-the-gauteng-department-of-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Medicine Registrar Vacancy At The Gauteng Department of Health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in the medical field? The Gauteng Department of Health is offering a fantastic opportunity for dedicated and skilled individuals to join their team as Family Medicine Registrars. This is an excellent position for medical professionals looking to gain valuable experience, contribute to a diverse healthcare environment, and work with a leading academic institution. The vacancy, detailed below, promises a dynamic and fulfilling role with the potential for career growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-position-overview\">Position Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Job Title:<\/strong> Family Medicine Registrar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Department:<\/strong> Family Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reference Number:<\/strong> REFS\/023030<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Directorate:<\/strong> Family Medicine<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Posts:<\/strong> 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Package:<\/strong> R1 001 349.00 (All-inclusive salary package)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Employer:<\/strong> Gauteng Department of Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Johannesburg Metro District Health Services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date:<\/strong> 01 August 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2792617027\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements for the Family Medicine Registrar Position<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Educational and Professional Qualifications:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the Family Medicine Registrar role, applicants must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Grade 12 Certificate<\/strong>: A basic requirement for all applicants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree<\/strong>: This is essential for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>HPCSA Registration<\/strong>: Applicants must have current registration for the 2025\/6 financial year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Completed Community Service<\/strong>: One year of medical officer experience after completing community service.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience<\/strong>: A minimum of one-year experience working as a Medical Officer is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Valid Driver\u2019s License<\/strong>: A valid driver\u2019s license is a must for rotating through the different service points.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registrars Joint Appointment<\/strong>: The appointment will be a joint appointment by the <strong>Gauteng Department of Health<\/strong> and <strong>the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a <strong>Family Medicine Registrar<\/strong>, you will have a range of responsibilities, from clinical duties to teaching and research activities. Your main duties will include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Clinical Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Provide Medical Care<\/strong>: You will be responsible for interviewing, investigating, diagnosing, and managing patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rotation Across Service Points<\/strong>: This includes clinics, hospitals, community-based services, and community-oriented primary care platforms in the district and at WITS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supervision<\/strong>: As a registrar, you will oversee undergraduate students, interns, community service doctors, and medical officers, ensuring that their clinical work meets the required standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation<\/strong>: Proper record-keeping for all clinical work is essential, including completing medico-legal documents such as sick notes, admission discharges, and death certificates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic and Professional Development:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Teaching and Research<\/strong>: You will participate in teaching activities and conduct clinical audits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clinical and Academic Meetings<\/strong>: Attend various meetings such as mortality and morbidity review meetings, case presentations, journal clubs, and ward rounds, both in-person and online, as necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The role may involve working longer hours, including nights, weekends, and public holidays, to ensure uninterrupted care for patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Recommended for you: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasi-ispani.co.za\/building-a-professional-cv-in-7-easy-steps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">From Personal Details to References: Building a Professional CV in 7 Easy Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4196637166\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-apply\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the Family Medicine Registrar Vacancy, you need to complete your application through the <strong>Gauteng Department of Health\u2019s online portal<\/strong>. The<a href=\"https:\/\/sagovjobs.co.za\/z83-application-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <strong>Z83 form<\/strong><\/a> must be filled out and signed in full.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gauteng.gov.za\/Public\/ViewJob.aspx?u=VXvifwIZ0Uke2OQbsel2Ew==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Notes:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>No payment required<\/strong>: Do not pay any fees when applying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Deadline<\/strong>: The closing date for this application is <strong>01 August 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Required Documents<\/strong>: A fully completed Z83 form, detailed CV, and proof of HPCSA registration must be submitted online. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Suitability Checks<\/strong>: Personnel suitability checks will be conducted before appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Foreign Qualifications<\/strong>: If you possess foreign qualifications, ensure that they are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and submit the relevant certification.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>For assistance with your online application, please email <strong><a>healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/medical-registrar-surgery-vacancy-at-the-sebokeng-hospital\/\">Medical Registrar (Surgery) Vacancy At The Sebokeng Hospital<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Family Medicine Registrar Vacancy at the Gauteng Department of Health presents an exciting opportunity for medical professionals to gain invaluable experience in a diverse and supportive healthcare environment. With competitive pay, comprehensive training, and opportunities for growth, this position is ideal for anyone looking to further their career in family medicine. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gauteng Department of Health is hiring Family Medicine Registrars. Apply for this opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic healthcare setting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":18765,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"The Gauteng Department of Health is hiring Family Medicine Registrars. 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