This vacancy has closed. It closed on 10 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (SURGERY)
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
- New Somerset Hospital
- 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 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 (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to perform shift work and commuted overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a regional level hospital. Must be able to perform amputations, basic laparotomies and minor surgical procedures safely and without significant surgical supervision. The ability to perform basic diagnostic upper endoscopy will be considered an advantage. ATLS/ BLS certification or equivalent is required. Experience in managing critically ill patients is recommended. Previous experience as a medical officer in Surgery is highly recommended.
Duties
(key result areas/outputs): Operative management of all surgical and trauma emergencies, as well as elective surgical procedures at a regional level hospital. Outpatient clinic consultations and management planning. Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients and management of ventilatory and inotropic support in an Intensive Care Unit. Inpatient management and interdepartmental liaison. Endoscopic GIT diagnostic and therapeutic management. Supervision and teaching of students and interns. Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department. Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Prof H Bougard, tel. no. (021) 402-6444
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 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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