This vacancy has closed. It closed on 3 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate Rural 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).
- Centre
- Paarl Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 3 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. One (1) year’s 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. Grade 2: A minimum of Five (5) appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of six (6) relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom required to perform community service 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 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: Participate in the after-hours call system and perform outreach in the Paarl Hospital ecosystem. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, willingness, and ability to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Internal Medicine. Proven experience in procedural skills, appropriate to the field of Internal Medicine. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Good professional attitude. Communication skills.
Duties
Provide efficient and affordable high-quality Internal Medicine care to patients served by the hospital and the Rural West Ecosystem, ensuring both productivity and excellence. Provide service professionally and ethically. To serve as role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff by setting an example of an exemplary medical practitioner. Establish a supportive learning environment for junior staff and students at undergraduate level. Provide Outreach and Support services to the Rural West Ecosystem. Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with patients, nursing staff, colleagues, and referral services at both district and tertiary levels. Prepare and submit all necessary medical reports and documentation to fulfil legal and administrative requirements. Undertake the necessary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to uphold your registration status with the HPCSA.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr E Marcos, email: Emmanuel.Marcos@westerncape.gov.za
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. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 21 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 19 June 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.
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