Current Jobs at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year 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.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as 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 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.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Officer.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive medical care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions. Prescribe and manage treatment plans, including medication and therapies. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Refer patients to Medical Specialist or other healthcare providers when necessary.
• Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA. Participate in training and educational programs for healthcare professionals. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession.

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Experience:

• 5 years’ experience as an Artisan after obtaining the trade test certificate.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate Trade Test Certificate in Electrical Artisanship.

Duties

• Control over equipment, tools, plant and materials and provide in service training to subordinates. Do quality assurance on all maintenance and repair work performed, keep registers of all work done and maintain control of job cards. Compile and submit reports as required and provide input on the operational plan of the workshop. Performance manage and supervise the workshop staff, perform related administrative duties and mentor technical staff in the application of new technologies and procedures. Assist the Chief Artisan in ordering, procurement and control of maintenance materials.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in Supply Chain, Asset Management and Contract Management. Appropriate experience in LOGIS, SEB, CSD & EPS (Electronic Procurement System).

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (or Equivalent).

Duties

• Effective supervision of subordinates. Effective co-ordination of Supply Chain Management processes and procurement. Effective co-ordination of Finance processes. Effective control of Assets and Stores. Ensure effective and efficient administrative HR support at the Forensic Pathology Laboratory.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in Information Management.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

Duties

• Data collection, collation, capturing and reporting. Perform administrative role as a member of the Information Management team. Office administration (filing, attending meetings, typing minutes, etc). Assist with data management quality monitoring and facility support visits. Interpret and analyse data trends and maintain data retrieval efficiency. Participate in health information co-ordinating activities.

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Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate / recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (RI74) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. OR A 3 year Diploma in Nursing (RI71) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.

Duties

• Provide leadership, management, governance and supervision of nursing services. Ensure the provision of optimal, holistic nursing care within the parameters of professional, legal and ethical practices. Effectively manage human and financial resources with emphasis on compliance of policies, practice and protocols. Ensure effective adherence to quality improvement strategies in the execution of quality nursing care and clinical governance. Provide effective management support to nursing services, hospital management including after-hours coverage and night duty.

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Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration as a Pharmacist with the SAPC.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic qualification accredited with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) that allows registration with the SAPC as a Pharmacist.

Duties

• Manage and ensure provision of quality pharmaceutical care, including prescription evaluation and dispensing of medication to patients and health workers, provision of professional advisory services to healthcare professionals and supervise the pharmaceutical workflow in the health facility. Ensure overall management and supervise effective drug supply management (procurement, storage, control, distribution and destruction) medicines and vaccines.
• Represent the Pharmacy Department at management and operational meetings and support the Pharmacy Manager in the overall management of pharmaceutical services, including acting in their absence when required. Ensure quality provision of pharmaceutical care by implementing and monitoring work procedures, policies and guidelines in keeping with Batho Pele, SAPC, National Drug Policy, Standard Treatment Guidelines and relevant national and provincial policies and guidelines. Ensure legislative compliance with the regulations of the Pharmacy Act, PFMA and Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the requirements of SAPC, National and Western Cape HRM and Finance policies. Perform operational, human resource and information management functions, including staff supervision, training, development and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Dermatology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Dermatology (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees).
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Dermatology (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees).

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Dermatology.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality adult and paediatric dermatological clinical services. Clinical leadership and governance of daily clinical operations of a dermatology and multidisciplinary team in a tertiary setting. Part of the team at the Division of Dermatology and Groote Schuur Hospital. Provide outreach and support to referrers and referring institutions, as required. Conduct ward rounds/ multidisciplinary clinical meetings. Manage and effectively/efficiently use allocated resources. Effective and efficient administration of clinical services. Teaching (formal and informal) of undergraduate & post graduate students. Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues both under- and postgraduate as required. Clinical & Corporate Governance of Paediatric dermatology for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Administration of patient management system and other WCG health applications. Supervision of junior medical staff to ensure quality of care and good clinical outcomes. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments. Participation in existing and conducting new research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments.

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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 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 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as 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 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.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Medical Practitioner.

Duties

• Clinical service delivery in Internal Medicine, performed in all areas of the hospital, including wards, outpatients, theatre and the EC, with relevant procedural and surgical interventions. Clinical and administrative governance with effective self-organization, stewardship of scarce resources, participation in clinical reviews, with quality improvement, accurate medical record keeping and compliance with human resources and other policies. Teaching, training & research including supervision of undergraduate students, interns and junior doctors as well as participation in the hospital academic program. Systems management and domain specific outputs (Metro East Ecosystem) - rendering of high-quality care in all aspects of Internal Medicine within the district level package of care, in a professional & collegial manner, aligned with the requirements & outputs of Internal Medicine in the Metro East ecosystem.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: A Minimum of 4 years appropriate/recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 14 years appropriate/ recognisable nursing experience after registration with the SANC as a Professional Nurse in General Nursing. At least 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification or post-graduate diploma in the relevant specialty.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683 plus R254) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post-basic nursing qualification with a duration of at least 1 year diploma in Clinical Nursing Science: Health Assessment, Treatment and Care, accredited with the SANC (R48). OR A 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) or equivalent qualification (R171 plus R1497) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A post graduate diploma (R635) accredited with the SANC in Primary Care Nursing.

Duties

• Assist with the management of the Burden of disease according to the comprehensive health programmes. Quality of service Plan and implement Health Promotion and Prevention activities in facility and Community. Link to the community structures and NPO’s. Collect data and submit reports. Provide PHC services to the surrounding communities. Assist with the managing of Human Resources, Finance, SCM, Strategy and Health support, Infrastructure and equipment management.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience of Patient Admissions including the Clinicom System.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Grade 12/Senior Certificate.

Duties

• Registration and capturing of patient information on Clinicom. Recordkeeping, filing, retrieving, tracing of folders, destruction and opening folders. Assessing of patients according to the means test (income). Cash Management. Switchboard and patient enquiries.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in Recruitment and Selection.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent.

Duties

• Co-ordinate and run Recruitment and selection process. Assist with compilation and placement of Advertisements. Perform general office administration duties pertaining to personnel administration within Recruitment and Selection. Assist with the SPMS process. Accurate record keeping as well as attending to enquires/ correspondence.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in administration and coordination of public private sector initiatives or partnerships with stakeholders or third parties as well as project management.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/ Degree.

Duties

• Lead and coordinate the development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of PPIs and PPPs to ensure strategic alignment, effective stakeholder engagement and timely, high quality project delivery. Coordinate and compile accurate, requirements aligned departmental reports while providing technical inputs and supporting the Deputy Director with briefings, minutes, presentations and other technical documents. Identify and coordinate staff development initiatives, provide productivity enhancing tools and systems, and monitor development plans to strengthen workflow efficiency and overall component performance. Support the development and review of policies, guidelines, protocols and tools by contributing technical expertise, strengthening resource forecasting and prioritisation mechanisms, and ensuring alignment with best practice and legislative requirements. Conduct situational analyses, monitor system performance and resource trends, and synthesise evidence to inform planning, prioritisation and decision making within the Department and Directorate. Provide high quality technical, research and administrative support on emerging or ad hoc issues, including investigations, evidence summaries and project start ups, ensuring timely and accurate delivery despite short turnaround times.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience as a Cleaner in a health environment.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic literacy and numeracy.

Duties

• Responsible for cleaning, including sweeping, dusting, mopping, scrubbing, polishing, refuse removal, cleaning of garbage bins daily, toilets, sluices and drains, cleaning of windows and walls in the clinic.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment is clean after usage and securely stored. Render assistance to the supervisor with general housekeeping duties such as control of cleaning and household equipment, care of linen, and serving of patients. Adhere to safety measures when handling waste. Attend in-service training appropriate to service delivery

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Senior Certificate (or equivalent).

Duties

• Responsible for identifying and documenting projects, conducting background research, and drafting project scopes and timelines to ensure objectives are achieved within defined project plan deadlines. Compile and analyse data through various Excel-based reports (Goods and Services, Biometric, GMT, and City of Cape Town reports) and present findings through PowerPoint presentations and graphical summaries. Facilitate recruitment and training processes by testing candidates, compiling required reports (PSETA QMR, departmental quarterly and expenditure reports), coordinating training arrangements, and supporting staff development. Provide administrative and procurement support to management, maintain databases, validate data, and generate reports required for monitoring and decision-making processes. Support additional projects, research, and administrative tasks aligned with the objectives of the Business Development Unit within agreed timelines.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 2: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing. Grade 3: A minimum of 20 years appropriate/recognisable experience in nursing after registration as Professional Nurse with the SANC in General Nursing.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 3 year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) AS A General Nurse.

Duties

• Ensure quality patient care regarding the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care and the education of nursing & other personnel. Render advanced clinical nursing care and support clinical staff with surgical & medical procedures. Utilize human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain professional growth/ethical standards and self- development. Display of core values of the Department of Health WCG in the execution of duties.

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Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years’ appropriate experience in social worker after registration as Social Worker with SACSSP.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification in Social Work that allows for registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professionals (SACSSP) as a Social Worker.

Duties

• Clinical service delivery in the form of direct patient consultations, crisis intervention, collaboration around complex cases and contribution to the multi-disciplinary team. Clinical and administrative governance including social work service coordination, performance management, team support & oversight, policy & procedure coordination, departmental administration and quality assurance. Teaching, training & research activities, including mentorship, professional development and participation in academic program. Systems management and discipline specific outputs including effective delivery of holistic social work service using a patient-centered & culturally sensitive approach, effective collaboration with internal & external stakeholders and effective multidisciplinary communication.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the SAPC as Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic). Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC. Grade 3: A minimum of 13 years’ appropriate experience as Pharmacist Assistant after registration as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic) with the SAPC.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• As required by the training facility and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC). Pharmacist Assistant qualification that allows registration with SAPC as a Pharmacist Assistant (Post-Basic).

Duties

• Client services: Support and liaise with facilities using the Medicine Management Systems in the province. Management of all change control processes. Provide end user training in the use of the pharmacy system. Provide operational support at the facility. System maintenance: Maintenance of master files to ensure that the system complies with current regulations. Ensure effective communication regarding Pharmacy requirements such as data availability and data quality with Pharmacy role players, including end users and managers. Assist with compiling and maintaining system user manuals and procedures. Assist with the implementation and support of the Medicine Management System at Health facilities. Provide ad-hoc support to supervisor.

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Experience:

• A minimum of 7 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse in General Nursing.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification (R683) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR a 4 year Bachelor Degree in Nursing (R174) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse OR A 3-year Diploma in Nursing (R171) that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a General Nurse.

Duties

• Supervise and ensure the provision of effective and efficient patient care through the identification of nursing care needs, the planning & implementation of nursing care and the guidance of nursing & other personnel Bed Management. Manage human, material and physical resources efficiently and effectively. Maintain & promote professional growth/ethical standards and development of self & others. Display the core values of the Department of health WCG in the execution of duties.

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Experience:

• Appropriate experience in health information management.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Information Management.

Duties

• Develop an operational plan aligned with the strategic plan and department imperatives and ensure implementation of it through project management. Ensure the effective development, implementation and management of national and provincial information policies and systems through standardized data collection, stakeholder engagement, cross-team collaboration, and the expansion of automation and digitization. Ensure departmental data meets quality criteria through standardized processes, timely submission, and robust audit support, including conducting internal audits, monitoring compliance, compiling feedback reports, training, supporting facilities and compliance teams during audits, and developing and implementing effective data quality tools and procedures. Provide strategic decision support through accurate and timely data, information, knowledge, performance monitoring and evaluation, analysis reporting. Supervise, manage, lead and upskill a cohesive team/unit according to the relevant policies and procedures integrated with the rest of the directorate/s and department.

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Experience:

• Appropriate knowledge and experience in Health Information Management and Data Governance.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• An appropriate three-year National Diploma/Degree in Information Management/Public Administration/Information Technology.

Duties

• Identification of data quality and audit risks and subsequent prioritisation. Plan, coordinate and conduct assessments/audits to provide assurance on data quality and compliance with provincial and national policy and standard operating procedures. Conduct root cause analysis of findings and develop, implement and monitor remedial action plans and corrective measures, including coordinating and conducting relevant training. Develop, generate and communicate findings and performance and progress reports for management and stakeholders. Support internal and external audit processes by preparing the facilities and liaising with the auditor. Assist with appropriate assessment tool development.

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Experience:

• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Duties

• Ensure an efficient and cost-effective obstetric service and render quality patient care. Conduct ward rounds and oversee the daily operations of the obstetric department. Assist with the teaching and training of surgical skills in the obstetric theatre and provide surgical cover to assist with surgical complications when required. Ensure effective and efficient use of resources. Adhere to requirements for all people management matters. Create a learning environment for junior staff and students (under and postgraduate). Assist in perinatal audit, as well as in the investigation and management of adverse incidents, patient complaints, and medicolegal cases as required.

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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 it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as 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 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.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

Duties

• To deliver safe, cost-effective and high-quality surgical care at all times and promote comprehensive peri-operative care of patients in the discipline of general surgery. This would include the following roles: Pre-operative assessment and resuscitation of surgical patients (including gynaecology, urology & ENT) presenting to the EC and planning appropriate operative management with guidance & supervision from senior specialists. Involvement (supervised) in daily ward rounds, outpatient clinics & elective theatre lists (including urology & ENT cases). Post-operative inpatient assessment & care, with appropriate investigation & management of possible complications. Teaching and training of community service medical officers, interns, students and nurses providing an appropriate level of care and knowledge. Planning & triaging (supervised) of efficient emergency & elective theatre lists, involving communication and discussion with anaesthetic & theatre nursing staff. Completion of medicolegal documents. Participation in research, audits and quality improvement programs.