This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3

Department of Health

Salary: 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.)
Centre: Khayelitsha CHC (1 post), Michael Mapongwana CDC (1 post) Mfuleni CDC (1 post)
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Circular: No 22 of 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year 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 to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 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 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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 recognized 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 requirement of the job: Valid Code B/EB driver’s licence. Willingness to perform COT at Khayelitsha CHC (24hr Emergency Centre). Willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of all relevant South African treatment guidelines (incl but not limited to PACK & Child PACK guidelines/IMCI/STG and EDL, latest TB and HIV care guidelines). Ability and willingness to do COT at Khayelitsha CHC with valid emergency courses (BLS, ACLS, ATLS). Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure, guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good communication, good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Provide quality outpatient care to patients in Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure Primary Health Care facilities. Provide emergency care to patients at 24hr Emergency Centre. Provide an outreach and support service to PHC facilities in the Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure. Provide an efficient administration service regarding clinical and non-clinical matters. Relevant administration as required for Medical Legal purposes. Ensure a cost-effective service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Khayelitsha/Eastern Sub-structure facilities as required.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Dr L Wagner, tel. no. (021) 360- 5200

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to 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).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 22 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 26 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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