This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (PSYCHIATRY)
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.)
- Centre
- Eerste River Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 24 July 2026
- Circular
- No 24 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 a 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 who 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 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 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Willing and able to work shifts. Willing and able to work with patients with infectious diseases. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and willingness and ability to travel. Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties. Perform commuted overtime duties in the Emergency Centre. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Psychiatry. Excellent clinical consultation, management and procedural skills. Computer literacy. Good professional attitude. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work well both in a team or as an individual.
Duties
Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care through the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients presenting with a wide range of health conditions. Formulate and implement appropriate treatment plans, including medication and therapeutic interventions. Demonstrate clinical competence in the assessment and initial management of undifferentiated patients presenting to a district hospital Emergency Centre. Perform overtime and after-hours duties in the Emergency Centre, including the management of medical, surgical, trauma, and psychiatric emergencies within the district hospital scope of practice. Maintain accurate electronic and paper-based patient records and complete all required medical, legal, and administrative documentation. -Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare providers where appropriate. Complete required CPD activities to maintain HPCSA registration. Uphold the reputation, ethical standards, and integrity of the medical profession.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr S Serfontein Tel No: (021) 902- 8061
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 on 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 24 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 10 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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