This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3
Department of Health
- Reference number
- H/M/30/2026
- Salary
- Grade 1: R1 041 402 – R1 121 241 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 – R1 297 089 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 – R1 713 534 per annum (all-inclusive salary package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Medical Aid (optional) employees must meet the prescribed requirements)
- Centre
- Botshabelo District Hospital
- Province
- Free State
- Closing date
- 4 September 2026
- Circular
- No 30 of 2026
Requirements
Matric. Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Current annual registration with HPCSA for (2026/2027) Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 1 year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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. Knowledge And Skill: Extensive knowledge on Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, report writing, medico-legal reports). Good interpersonal skills as well as display of honesty, integrity and excellent work ethics. Knowledge in Childcare, Maternity, Surgical and Peadiatrics will be added as an advantage.
Duties
Management of all medical conditions to ensure that a competent service is provided to all patients. Candidates will have to perform commuted overtime duties (compulsory & non-negotiable). Supervise junior staff in order to provide adequate medical care and to train them to be able to do key medical interventions. Consult patients on an outpatient basis to have optimal chronic disease management and good long term follow up. Briefing, informing and counselling patients and where appropriate relatives regarding prevention, treatment operative, complications and rehabilitation. Endeavour to become skilled in resuscitative measures and intensive care treatment to assure survival of critically ill-patients.
Where to send your application
To be send to: https://ihealth.fshealth.gov.za/e-Recruitment
Enquiries
Dr KK Moeng Tel No: (051) 533 0233
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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