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

MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY)

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: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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 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. 1-year 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 5 years’ appropriate experience as 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 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 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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours. Willingness to travel to drainage hospitals for outreach work. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care to manage a large labour ward at regional hospital level. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Must be able to do a Caesarean section safely and without supervision. Candidates should be able to do a basic gestational ultrasound scan. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Provide expert clinical management of all non-acute and emergency O&G cases within the department, including labour ward and gynaecology units. Lead the care of critically ill patients, including advanced resuscitation and stabilisation. Supervise, mentor, and teach medical students, interns, and midwifery staff. Ensure efficient administration of clinical services, including medico-legal responsibilities. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the department. Participate in the termination of pregnancy program in line with legislation and best practice. Promote cost-effective clinical care by optimising the use of laboratory services, blood products, medications, consumables, and equipment.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Prof GS Gebhardt, tel. no. (021) 938-4638

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. “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 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).

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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