GP & Family Doctors - South Africa
Working as a GP Locum in South Africa
In order to be eligible to work as a GP Locum in South Africa, you will need to register with the Health Professionals Council of South Africa (HPCSA).The HPCSA is the governing body who evaluates and register doctors to practice medicine in South Africa - www.hpcsa.co.za.
Once registered with the HPCSA, it is a legal requirement to keep all personal details up to date once in practice.
How to you go about registering with the HPCSA?
To register with the HPCSA, you will be required to complete Form 176 MDB, which can be downloaded from the website here. This completed form, along with all of the appropriate supporting documentation including an official and verified copy of all academic transcripts and postgraduate qualifications, should be returned directly to the Council.
How long does it take?
The application process with the HPCSA will take up to 6 weeks to complete.
Fees
An annual fee is payable for registration with the HPCSA. For more information on fees, please visit the HPCSA website here.
How to go about working with us
If you are interested in finding out more information about working in South Africa and want to register with Locumotion, please feel free to complete the online application form.
Current opportunities available
For details of positions that we are currently seeking to fill, please click here. These positions are updated regularly, however if you cannot see anything that matches your requirements, please contact us directly here with your specific requests.
