Not just an anaesthetist. The guardian of little lives.

Our client has an opening in their Department of Anaesthesiology that is recognised for excellence in paediatric care, training, and research. We’re looking for a dedicated Paediatric Anaesthesiology Medical Specialist to join this world-class department and deliver child- and family-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based anaesthesia for paediatric and neonatal patients (general, ENT, neuro, cardiac, urology, emergencies, sedation, pain management).
• Manage perioperative and post-anaesthesia care with PICU, NICU, and surgical teams.
• Join our after-hours on-call roster – where urgency meets impact.
• Supervise, mentor, and teach registrars and nursing staff.
• Drive academic growth – teaching, workshops, and simulation training.
• Contribute to research, audits, and publications that shape paediatric anaesthesia.
• Collaborate with surgical and allied health teams to expand services and innovation.

Essential Requirements

• HPCSA registration as a Specialist Anaesthetist.
• 0–9 years of specialist experience (Grade 1: 0–5 years, Grade 2: 5–9 years).
• Clinical expertise in paediatric and neonatal anaesthesia.
• Strong decision-making skills under pressure.
• Ability to lead, teach, and inspire the next generation.
• Research and academic engagement (advantageous).
• Extra skills in craniofacial, neonatal, oncology, transplant, or regional anaesthesia are a BIG plus.

Offer and Benefits

• Grade 1: R1,341,855 package
• Grade 2: R1,531,032 package
• Permanent position in a world-class department.
• A platform to grow your clinical, academic, and research career.
• An opportunity to impact children’s lives on a national scale.