MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (ANAESTHETICS)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

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.) (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 11 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as 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 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health 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 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 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid driver’s license; willingness and ability to travel. Full commuted overtime is mandatory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to render high-quality Anaesthesia service and appropriate experience in Anaesthesia at District level – including level 1 & 2 Obstetrics. Strong ethical principles, relevant clinical & counselling skills, computer literacy, interpersonal skills, conflict resolution skills and teaching & training skills at undergraduate and post graduate level. Excellent clinical expertise and clinical governance. Team ethos, good leadership, communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Duties

Clinical service delivery in Anaesthesia, including pre-operative assessments, general, regional & local anaesthesia, in-patient referrals for risk assessments and selected relevant procedural interventions in the wards and the Emergency Center. Clinical governance in the form of resource stewardship, accurate medical record keeping, morbidity & mortality reviews and case audits. Teaching & training activities, including supervision of junior doctors and participation in the hospital academic program. Systems input and participation within the Metro East Ecosystem: Contribution to improvement of internal systems within the Anaesthesia service – both within the hospital and the Metro East ecosystem. Participation in the wider functions of the Anaesthesia service within the hospital, both clinical and administrative, where reasonable and feasible.

Where to send your application

CSTMrecruitment24@nwpg.gov.za 312

Enquiries

Dr M. Abrams Tel No: (021) 918-1904

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 a change in registration status). Candidates will be subjected to a practical assessment.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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