This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

MEDICAL OFFICER (GRADE 1,2,3)

Department of Health

Component: Paediatrics Department

Reference number: GS 6/26
Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted Overtime which is subject to the needs of the department. Incumbents will have to sign the commuted overtime contract form annually.
Centre: PMB Metropolitan Complex Grey’s Hospital
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable. Foreign qualified candidates require 1 year of relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised Foreign Health Professional Council, for whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Experience: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign candidates require 6 years of relevant experience after registration with a recognised Foreign Health Professional Council, for whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 3: Experience: 10 years experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years of relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign health professional council, in respect of foreign qualified employees, for whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa. Priority will be applied to incumbent/s that are available immediately to maintain clinical services. Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent MBCHB Degree or equivalent qualification Plus Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner in Independent Practice Additional Qualifications: Paediatric specific certification/examinations through the CMSA including the Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS or equivalent), Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and FC Paeds Part 1 will be an added advantage at short-listing. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Prior clinical care experience in Paediatrics & Child Health Relevant medical knowledge, with Paediatrics and Child Health focus Specific knowledge of Neonatal & Paediatric conditions Skills and competence at procedures and care in neonates and children Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy Medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics.

Duties

(Will cover clinical care, scholarship, professionalism, clinical governance and administration & management.) Participate in the provision of in- and outpatient clinical care within the Paediatrics on a rotational basis at Grey’s, Harry Gwala Regional & Northdale Hospital. Assist with the maintenance of professionalism, standards of care and clinical governance framework within the department. Assist with the training & development and supervision & support of CSOs, interns and students in the Department. (For those with requisite experience – Eg, Grade 2 & 3) Participate in the personal and departmental scholarship activities including mandatory attendance of the academic programme Support the departmental activities for the staff development and training of undergraduate, post-graduate and vocational students Assist and participate in research activities/projects as defined within the department Assist with the administration and management of the Unit one is allocated to.

Where to send your application

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mrs M. Chandulal

Enquiries

Ms. P Mathebula Tel No: (033) 897 3264

Note

Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants must utilize the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with regulation of 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83,and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV). All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV. 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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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