MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE, PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS-MEDICAL OFFICER
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

Also apply for PROGRAMME COORDINATOR: OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR-GENERALREF NO: S069/2026

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SALARY : MEDICAL OFFICER

Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum
Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual's personal needs.

REQUIREMENTS: MEDICAL OFFICER

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1).
Willingness to relieve at Primary Healthcare Clinics within the Sub-district. Willingness to rotate. Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system at Clanwilliam Hospital.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health Western Cape.

DUTIES: MEDICAL OFFICER

(key result areas/outputs): Deliver a general clinical service to a District Level Hospital.
Deliver a general clinical service to a sub-district Primary Health Care Platform.
Clinical Governance including quality care of patients, teaching and training. Ethics & Integrity and assistance to Family Physician.

ENQUIRIES : Dr C Adams, tel. no. (022) 921-2153

APPLICATION: MEDICAL OFFICER

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

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CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM

NOTE : MEDICAL OFFICER

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

NB: MEDICAL OFFICER

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of
payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).

MEDICAL OFFICER

Directions to candidates

1. Applications on form Z83 with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge
and experience (on a separate sheet if necessary or a CV) must be forwarded to the department in which the
vacancy/vacancies exist(s). NB: PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS MUST PLEASE USE THE NEW Z83 WHICH
IS EFFECTIVE AS AT 01 JANUARY 2021.
2. Applicants must indicate the reference number of the vacancy in their applications.
3. Applicants requiring additional information regarding an advertised post must direct their enquiries to the
department where the vacancy exists. The Department of Public Service and Administration must not be
approached for such information.
4. It must be ensured that applications reach the relevant advertising departments on or before the applicable
closing dates.