This vacancy has closed. It closed on 24 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3: SURGERY (OPHTHALMOLOGY)
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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as 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 a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council, in respect of foreign-qualified employees, for whom it 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 6years’ relevant experience after registration as a 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: Perform commuted overtime duties. Willingness to work shifts. A Diploma in Ophthalmology from the CMSA or similar qualification. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of ophthalmology with the ability to examine and manage patients in outpatient clinics is essential. Basic ophthalmology clinical and surgical experience, with cataract surgery experience being an added advantage. Ability to work well within a team at all levels of authority and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. Computer literacy to facilitate patient care, research, and administration. Demonstrated interest in learning ophthalmology and commitment to service delivery.
Duties
Efficiently evaluate new patients in the eye clinic. Work patients up for surgery and perform the appropriate pre-operative tests, including immersion biometry and OCT scans. Manage post-operative patients and patients with chronic conditions, including glaucoma and diabetes. Perform reliable Goldman applanation tonometry, YAG laser procedures, argon laser procedures, and selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT). Perform sub-tenons anaesthesia, intra-ocular injections, and cataract surgery under supervision. Assist with the administration of the clinic, including the ordering of special lenses and other related duties as required. Review and appropriately prioritize referrals. Manage inpatients when required, including admission and discharge documentation.
Where to send your application
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Enquiries
Dr D Steven Tel No: (021) 902-8000
Note
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
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 10 September 2026.
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