MEDICAL OFFICER: (GRADE 1,2,3)

Department of Health

Component: Internal Medicine

Reference number: GS 8/26
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: Grey’s Hospital- Pietermaritzburg Metropolitan Complex
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 5 October 2026
Circular: No 34 of 2026

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Requirements

Grade 1: Experience: Not Applicable. Foreign qualified candidates require 1year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of 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 relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of 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 relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required performing community service as required in South Africa. Senior Certificate Grade 12 or equivalent Plus MBCHB Degree or Equivalent qualification, Plus Current Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice The Employment Equity Target for this post is: African Male, African Female Additional Qualification/ Information Required Prior clinical care experience in Internal Medicine will be considered as an advantage at short-listing. Internal Medicine specific certification / examinations through the CMSA including the Diploma in Internal medicine and FCP Part 1 will be an added advantage at short-listing. Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Sound clinical and patient management skills; human resource management; information management; quality assurance programs Current health and public service legislation, regulations and policy, and medical ethics.

Duties

Clinical skills appropriate to the delivery of Internal Medicine services in the context of Grey’s Hospital, as a tertiary health care facility and referral centre. Perform duties as part of an extended health care team providing 24 hour per day health care services. Note: Performance of Group 3 Overtime (13 – 20 hours per week) is mandatory but may be subject to change depending on operational demands Performance of duties in Area 2, as determined by the Chief Specialist in Internal Medicine and may include rotations between hospitals in the Pietermaritzburg metropole and outreach service to hospitals in Area 2 Performance of tasks supporting clinical care, as allocated by the management team; Participation in quality improvement programmes is required. Contribute to the development of the service by willingness to learn and teach, including undergraduate and intern teaching and participation in academic activities of the department, including research. Participate in quality assessment initiatives and audits Provide supervision and support to staff involved in health care services and facilitate the provision of health services.

Where to send your application

Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200, or Hand delivered to 201 Town Bush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg, 3201, Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION: Mrs M. Chandulal

Enquiries

Dr M Bizaare Tel No: (033) 897 3289

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 34 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 18 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 18 September 2026.

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