Job Openings 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 a Medical Sub-specialist in Child Psychiatry.

Experience:

Grade 1:

• None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry, after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee), as a sub-specialist in child psychiatry.

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry, after registration with the HPCSA, a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry (or a recognised foreign Health Professional.
• Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee), as a subspecialist in child psychiatry.

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Subspecialist in Child Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the job:
• Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region.
• Willingness to do offsite outreach and support and strengthen the catchment area ecosystem. Valid Driver’s Licence.

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):

• Appropriate experience in the assessment and management of child psychiatric disorders as a medical specialist.
• Proven leadership abilities.
• Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
• Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
• Computer literacy and the ability to conduct online meetings and presentations.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

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 Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as Medical Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Willing to participate in the after-hours call system (Mowbray Maternity Hospital and GSH gynaecology).

Competencies (knowledge/ skills):

• Ability to manage all Obstetrics and gynaecology cases competently.
• Ability to teach and supervise obstetrics surgical procedures and assist in the management of obstetric surgical complications.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in supervision of staff and resources and proven experience in principles of planning, organizing and implementation.
• Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
• Research experience as a primary investigator or research supervisor.
• Computer literacy.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification:
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
• Registration with a professional council:
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.

Experience:

Grade 1:

• None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.

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 Otorhinolaryngology.

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 Otorhinolaryngology. Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• Willingness to participate in the commuted overtime system (after hours and weekends).

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills.
• Tertiary knowledge and skills in the field of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck diseases as well as regional level elective ENT services.
• Specialist surgical skills including microscopic and endoscopic procedures.
• Specialist level knowledge of both outpatient and emergency ENT conditions.
• Specialist level competencies in diagnostic and interventional laryngoscopy.
• Ability to successfully provide an independent Otorhinolaryngology specialist service on a regional hospital level.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification:
• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.

Experience:

Grade 1:

• None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Nuclear Medicine.
• Inherent requirement of the job:
• A valid driver`s license.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to work in a team. Experience in management of general nuclear medicine, PET/CT imaging and radio nuclide therapy.
• Computer literacy, database management.
• Strong moral and ethical record in nuclear medicine.
• The ability to work in a busy tertiary care hospital providing specialist paediatric nuclear medicine services.
• Ability to supervise registrars and other related trainees in acquiring paediatric nuclear medicine skills.
• Strong academic record in terms of teaching and research supported by courses, publications and presentations.
• Commitment to attaining and teaching advanced skills in nuclear medicine.
• Sound clinical knowledge and skills in Nuclear Medicine. molecular imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to radiopharmaceuticals, their theragnostic applications and clinical trial framework.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification:

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Good governance principles and documentation practices.
• Commitment to providing empathetic, holistic care and advocating for patients.
• Capability to handle a demanding clinical workload with effective time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and their families.
• Post community service experience in General Paediatrics or Neonatology

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with the Professional Council:
• Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Emergency and after hour call cover.
• Each Registrar will be appointed in a specific training complex but could be required to work across the platform on request. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Completion of FCA Part 1.
• Other appropriate Post-Graduate Medical Diploma, Certificate or Degree.
• Current certificate of ATLS/ACLS. Experience in Internal Medicine or critical care under supervision of a Specialist.
• Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations.
• Experience in Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA).
• Effective leadership & interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge and practical skills for safe regional and general anaesthesia.
• Knowledge & appropriate use of equipment.

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional of South Africa as a Registered Councillor.

Experience:

Grade 1:

• None after registration with the health Professional council of South Africa as a Registered councillor.

Grade 2:

• A minimum of 8 years appropriate experience as a councillor after registration with Health Professional Council (HPCSA).

Grade 3:

• A minimum of 16 years appropriate experience as a councillor after registration with Health Professionals council as a Registered Councillor.
• Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Willingness to travel in the sub-district/ district to consult clients, attend and conduct meetings and training sessions.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Knowledge and/or experience in counselling, psychometric assessments, and identification of mental health challenges.
• Good communication skills (Verbal and written).
• Work within your professional scope of practice and know when to refer for more specialized mental health interventions.
• Computer literacy (i.e. MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel).
• Good intra- and interpersonal skills aimed at professional relational development, maintenance of good professional relations and effective conflict resolution.
• Adaptable and innovative in a high-pressured

CLOSING DATE : 30 January 2026