MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 - 3 (12 Months Contract)

Department of Correctional Services

Reference number: WC 2026/07/15
Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum, all-inclusive package Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum, all-inclusive package Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum, all-inclusive package
Centre: Southern Cape
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 3 August 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Current registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBBCH or equivalent). Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Excellent clinical skills, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and management procedures. Good professional attitude, communication skills and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders. Knowledge of public health legislation. Financial management. Project and programme management, transformation management, change management and stakeholder management skills. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and evaluation skills. Integrity and honesty. Teamwork ability. Confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Good understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.

Duties

Facilitate and support the provision of medical health care services within the correctional facilities. Render basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services. Attendance of relevant administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards. Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services. Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers. Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.

Where to send your application

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape. Recruitment Section, P/Bag X9013, East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street, Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney, East London, 5211. Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z Tel No: (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882. Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X14, Goodwood, 7459 OR hand deliver at: Corner of Peninsula Drive & Breede River Avenue, Monte Vista, 7406. Contact persons: Ms. A Reddy 021 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi 021 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108. Applications for the above positions can also be submitted online at: https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts.

Enquiries

Western Cape Region: Ms. A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7920 / Ms. NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518/ Mr S. Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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