
Connecting Surgeons with Doctors to assist in Theatre
more than 2000 registered assistants and counting.
Established By Doctors, For Doctors

Supporting the surgical community with innovation, empowerment, and simplicity at every level.
it has never been easier
Empowering Healthcare, Transforming Careers


On-Demand Surgical Staffing: TSA Creates Work Opportunities
We tackle staffing gaps in healthcare by instantly matching surgeons with qualified surgical assistants, integrating smoothly with hospital and clinic systems to keep operating rooms running on schedule. This real‑time, on‑demand service accelerates access to skilled support, trims surgical delays, and ultimately boosts both operating‑room productivity and patient outcomes. Register on SurgiFlow.io
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TSA Academy: CPD-Accredited Training | Upskilling & Empowering Doctor
OurAcademy delivers CPD‑accredited, hands‑on courses that equip surgical assistants and doctors with up‑to‑date skills and career‑boosting credentials. Through workshops, mentorship and specialised training, the programme sharpens surgical competencies, fosters professional growth, and keeps practitioners aligned with the latest medical advances; enhancing both employability and patient care.
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TSA NPO: Supporting Doctors in the State Sector
Our NPO funds and mentors unemployed doctors who volunteer in the state sector, helping them log vital experience, secure paid posts, and advance their careers while expanding care in underserved hospitals. By pairing this support with Section 18A tax‑deductible status, the charity incentivises individual and corporate donations, ensuring sustained assistance for volunteer doctors and better healthcare access for public‑sector patients.
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A simple, unique process
How It Works
Are you a specialist surgeon who occasionally finds yourself in need of a GP or MO to assist you in the operating theater when your regular assistant is unavailable? Perhaps you require an assistant but hesitate to approach someone new due to uncertainty about their surgical capabilities.
As a GP or MO, you may have a keen interest in participating in surgical procedures, but the challenge lies in being asked to assist on a theater schedule.
That’s where Surgical Assistant comes in. We offer a comprehensive platform where GPs/MOs can register their availability to provide assistance in the theater. Surgeons can then utilise our services to connect with vetted GPs/MOs who are ready to lend their support in the operating theater.
Surgical Assistant acts as a convenient one-stop solution for surgeons, ensuring they can find qualified theater assistants within a reasonable timeframe, regardless of the time of day.
We understand the importance of timely and reliable assistance in the surgical setting, and our platform is designed to meet those needs effectively.
The Surgical Assistant Offering

Surgeons
Top-notch Medical Officers (MOs), General Practitioners (GPs), and Specialists ready to provide theatre assistance for your 0009 and 0008 needs.
Prompt availability of assistants for Elective Slates, Trauma Slates, On-Call Slates.
Streamlined payment process to The Surgical Assistant Pty (LTD) for all registered assistants on our platform.
Efficient tracking and follow-up on invoices and payments.

Medical Officers / General Practitioners
Offering a network of actively engaged Surgeons in search of assistants.
Tailored Payroll Solutions.
Effortlessly manage all invoices, alleviating the need for personal follow-ups with individual surgeons regarding pending payments.
A 15% Finder’s Commission is applied per case, contingent upon the billed procedure codes.
Indemnity insurance is covered by The Surgical Assistant for all bookings via TSA.

introducing our scheduling platform
SurgiFlow
Surgiflow is a purpose-built platform designed to streamline and strengthen the connection between surgeons and medical doctors who assist in theatre. With a deep understanding of the real-time pressures and logistical challenges in surgical environments, Surgiflow bridges the gap by making it easier to coordinate, communicate, and collaborate—ensuring that every procedure has the right support, right on time.
At the heart of Surgiflow is the belief that better outcomes start with better systems. Whether you’re a surgeon looking for consistent, skilled assistance or a doctor eager to gain more surgical exposure, Surgiflow simplifies the process with smart matching, seamless scheduling, and clear availability tracking. The result? Greater continuity of care, fewer last-minute gaps, and a more efficient theatre ecosystem.
Connecting Surgeons with Doctors to Assist in Theatre, Surgiflow is more than just a tool; it’s a growing network built on trust, transparency, and shared clinical excellence. Powered by The Surgical Assistant, it carries forward a commitment to supporting the surgical community with innovation, empowerment, and simplicity at every level.
What Sets Us Apart And
Why Register With Us?
There are only benefits:
24/7 On Call Availability
Get access to an assistant when you need it.
Regular Assistance Opportunities
In your field of interest.
Less Paperwork
Single payment solution to The Surgical Assistant PTY (LTD) rather than individual payments to each assistant.
Payroll Customisation
Payroll with no PAYE bracket for Assistants to do their own Tax Planning and deductions.
POPIA Compliant
Your information is compliant, safe and will not be sold.
Our Team & Mission
Making life easier for Assistants and Surgeons.
Surgeons are now connected to Assistants through our platform.
Assistants are getting opportunities they previously would not have had.
Simple and admin free for every party.
Le Roux
CEO & Founder

AD
Co-Founder, TSA & TSA Academy

Robin
Development Executive

Elroy
Sales Manager

Le Roux Viljoen
Orthopedic MO

Le Roux completed medical school in 2015, followed by internship and community service. Afterward, he spent three years working abroad on cruise ships.
During this time, the onset of Covid-19 led to an unexpected career shift. Le Roux transitioned into project management, overseeing the outfitting of a new cruise ship at the Fincantieri Shipyard. This role involved team management, budgeting, acquisitions, and planning—skills that piqued his interest in a completely new field.
Upon returning to South Africa in 2021, Le Roux set his sights on specialising in orthopaedics, only to realise how competitive and challenging the field can be. When things don’t go as planned, adaptation is key, and that’s exactly what Le Roux did.
While assisting in private practice, he saw an opportunity, which led to the founding of TSA (The Surgical Assistant). Initially a last-minute solution for slate cover, TSA has now evolved into a comprehensive platform that offers services such as elective slate bookings, skill upgrades for surgical assistants, and training opportunities for those pursuing specialisations.
With primaries, intermediates, and research experience under his belt, Le Roux is taking a unique, yet determined path toward becoming an orthopaedic surgeon.
AD Schoeman
Co-Founder & Marketing

Marketing, Partnerships & Strategy
Born and raised in the Eastern Cape, now living in Cape Town (but still loyal to the 043), AD is the engine behind The Surgical Assistant’s business development, marketing, and national growth.
After graduating from Stellenbosch University, his love for people and systems led him into the world of treasury outsourcing, where he joined a global industry leader. Today, outside of TSA, he works at a boutique advisory firm in Stellenbosch, building scalable, human-first solutions across multiple sectors.
Though not a doctor himself, AD is married to one—a paediatric registrar—which, in his words, gives him “partial rights to a medical opinion.”
For him, TSA is more than just logistics—it’s about people.
It’s about building a platform where healthcare professionals connect, learn, and grow together.
The 2024 launch of the TSA Academy brought that vision full circle: a place to not just find work, but to become great at your work. A place where mentorship, exam prep, and upskilling are accessible to any doctor, anywhere.
When he’s not solving healthcare problems or planning national expansion, you’ll find him travelling after the Springboks or with a beer around the braai—talking business, rugby, or both.
Robin Rautenbach
Business Development Executive

Robin lives and works in Cape Town, balancing her career with motherhood to a vibrant little girl. With a strong foundation in sales and marketing, she made a meaningful shift into the healthcare space, drawn by a passion for people and purpose.
At TSA, Robin is at the heart of expanding partnerships and nurturing connections across our national network. She thrives in environments that push her, believing growth happens just outside your comfort zone.
Working with The Surgical Assistant has given her the flexibility to pursue her passions — from painting to DIY projects — while staying close to what matters most: making a difference in healthcare.
Her motto? “I can do anything I put my mind to.”
Whether she’s deep in client strategy or on a hike with her family, that mindset fuels everything she does.
Elroy September
Sales Manager

Based in Wellington, Elroy brings over six years of experience in sales, client service, and people-first communication. At TSA, he leads with empathy, efficiency, and a relentless focus on relationship-building.
From his early days as a contact centre agent and membership clerk, Elroy developed a deep understanding of what clients need — and how to deliver it with consistency and care. Today, he drives TSA’s growth by matching the right people to the right opportunities, and ensuring every surgeon and assistant feels heard, supported, and valued.
Elroy is passionate about results, but even more about service. He believes great business is built on trust, and he brings that belief to every conversation.
Outside of work, you’ll find him grounded in faith, active in his community, and staying fit through sports. His commitment to personal and professional growth makes him a vital part of TSA’s mission to transform healthcare from the inside out.
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PPS HEALTH PROFESSIONS INDEMNITY FOUNDATION
PPS Health Professions Indemnity ensures sustainable indemnity protection during and after your active clinical practice years.
The cover caters to any liability arising from your insured clinical practice, including legal representation and indemnity against successful damages claims.
PPS underwrite each policy application, considering factors like education, experience, and past indemnity history, to charge risk-based premiums and minimize cross-subsidization.
Cover limits are consistently set across disciplines and regularly reviewed for appropriateness.
PPS offer a personal approach to claims, giving insured professionals direct access to experienced senior team members. The main goal of claims management is to protect the professional status of insured professionals.
PPS does not settle claims lacking clinical merit for convenience, as this undermines the system and increases litigation risk.
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Years of collective expertise
in The Surgical Assistants’s team.
200+
Surgeons
with an assistance need
1720+
qualified assistants
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