Medical Officer Grade 1 To 3 at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional 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 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 Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who 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 who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to travel throughout the districts A commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours.
• Willingness to do outreaches within the Oudtshoorn & Kannaland Sub-districts.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across all platforms.
• Computer literacy in Ms Office is mandatory.
• Surgical and anaesthetic skills applicable in rural setting e.g. Caesarean sections, sterilisations, spinal and other regional blocks.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM