This vacancy has closed. It closed on 17 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Department of Health
Chief Directorate Rural Health Services
- Centre
- Paarl Hospital
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 July 2026
- Circular
- No 21 of 2026
Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence, willingness and ability to travel. It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work as a specialist physician at a Large Regional Hospital attached to a teaching institution. Ability to work and make clinical decisions independently. Ability to manage a broad spectrum of medical cases competently. Proven leadership abilities and experience in supervision of staff and resources and proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation. Ability to provide leadership and management within the Department of Medicine. Excellent individual coping and interpersonal skills and ability to perform well within a multidisciplinary team context. Enthusiasm to attend and present training and educational courses to broaden clinical and managerial skills and knowledge. Ability to communicate effectively. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, hospital procedures and policies.
Duties
Provide specialist clinical services and comprehensive medical care to in-patients and out-patients. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all people management matters. Create a learning environment for junior staff and students, both under-and postgraduate. Provide outreach and support services at primary care and district level. Coordination of relevant clinical governance and administrative requirements. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA.
Where to send your application
Applications must be submitted to Human Capital Management, Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation, 760 Dr James Moroka Drive, Gaabomotho Building, Mmabatho or email to ACSRJOBS@nwpg.gov.za . Applicants are required to indicate the reference number and post job title in the subject line for all email applications and all attachments including the Z83 and CV must be one PDF document. If you apply for more than one (1) post, please submit separate applications for each post that you apply for. FOR ATTENTION : The Head of Department
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 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 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 9 September 2026.
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