CONTACT | Profile Commissioner Dr Norman Maharaj - Western Cape
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Commissioner Maharaj, a medical doctor by profession, obtained an MBChB
degree from the University of Cape Town in 1975. His extensive
experience in the medical field dates back from 1975.
The positions that he held throughout his career include: Medical Intern and Medical Officer at Livingstone Hospital, Senior Medical Officer at Kimberley Hospital, Senior and Principal Medical Officer at Groote Schuur Hospital, General/Family Practitioner, Acting Senior Medical Superintendent at Conradie Hospital, Senior Medical Superintendent/Chief Medical Officer at GF Jooste Hospital, Provincial Manager for the Coordination of the Placement of Medical Interns and Community Service Doctors - Pharmacists and Dentists, and Chief Director at Groote Schuur and Red Cross Children’s Hospitals. Before joining the PSC in April 2004, he was Chief Director and Executive Officer at Groote Schuur Hospital. He attended innumerable training courses, workshops and seminars in South Africa, England, Sweden and France on trade unionism, medical and management skills. His involvement with union activities dates back from 1985 and the positions that he held include amongst others: General Secretary of the Health Workers Union, Chief Negotiator of the Health Workers Union at Provincial and National Bargaining chambers, Health Workers Union representative on the forum for the Western Cape Provincial Health Plan, and Chief Negotiator of the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers Union. He is the founder member of the Health Workers Union as well as the National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers Union. |