MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (INTERNAL MEDICINE)

Department of Health

Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services

Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Centre: George Regional Hospital
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (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 requirement of the job: Performing commuted overtime and participation in the after-hours call system. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license as well as willingness to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good work etiquette; excellent communication skills; conflict management; cost conscious care provision. Good technology and computer skills; problem-solving experience; leadership and mentoring experience. Performance of audits, research and publications. Experience in teaching, conducting and supervising research. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.

Duties

Render an efficient, cost-effective high quality Internal Medicine service to patients managed by the hospital and district as the Rural East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality. Always deliver service with professional and ethical behaviour. Assist with effective and efficient administration of the Internal Medicine Department. Assist the Head of Department with specific projects relating to Antibiotic Stewardship, PPTC, Critical Care and Clinical Governance. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. -Assist with unit training commitments. Ensure the rational use of resources, participate in audits and Clinical Governance activities. Participate in Outreach and Support services, as needed, to the greater Rural East Ecosystem. Ensure good relations with patients, nursing staff, colleagues and referral services at tertiary and district hospital level. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development.

Where to send your application

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

Enquiries

Dr A Vermeulen Tel No: (044) 802-4529

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical. 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 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 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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