Job Openings at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification:
• An appropriate tertiary qualification (NQF level 8) as recognized by SAQA with at least 8 years of experience at a senior managerial level.
• Being a CA(SA) will be advantageous.
• Pre-entry Certificate for the Senior Management Services is not a requirement to apply but will be required for appointment (Candidates not in possession of this entry requirement can still apply but are requested to register for the course and complete it as no appointment can be made in the absence thereof.
• All costs associated herewith are the responsibility of the applicant). Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
• Willingness to work after hours.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to function in a team.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws and regulations related to Corporate Support Services.
• Skilled in analytical and strategic thinking, negotiating and conflict handling, budgeting and accounting, problem solving and communications.
• Strong programme and project management and leadership capabilities

CLOSING DATE : 13 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS :

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

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Neurology. Inherent requirements of the job: It will be expected of the successful Head: Clinical Unit to work commuted overtime, limited to 12 hours.
• Participate in the after-hours call system.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Inspirational, innovative, agile and adaptable leadership and management skills, including the ability to unify and motivate teams at all levels. Comprehensive knowledge of, and competency in, the principles and practice of clinical specialist neurological medicine.
• Comprehensive knowledge of, and competency in, the principles and practice of clinical neurophysiology including electroencephalography, electromyography and nerve conduction studies.
• A sound understanding of the principles of good governance, as well as relevant statutory frameworks, including Healthcare 2030, Current Best Practice Criteria, National Core Standards, Current Standard Treatment Guidelines, and the HPCSA Ethical Guidelines and Rules of Conduct.
• Excellent management and administrative skills.
• Excellent crisis management and conflict resolution skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills at all levels. Proficiency in financial management and accountability, as well as the ability to interact effectively with University and Department of Health-related administration.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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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 Sub-Specialist in Hepatology. Registration with a professional council:
• Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Sub-Specialist in Hepatology.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Hepatology.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Sub-Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Hepatology.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Sub-Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Sub-Specialist in Hepatology. Inherent requirement of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Clinical Skills required of a Hepatologist and Liver Transplant physician (e.g. Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of 199 inpatients and outpatients with Acute and chronic liver diseases, different manifestations of porphyria and liver transplantation).
• Communication including report generation, letter writing, consultation in inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical Research skills.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
• Registration with a professional council:
• Registration with the HPSCA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).

Experience:

• Grade 1: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Inherent requirement of the job:
• A valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to do commuted overtime.
• Willing to work weekends and public holidays and to travel to various sites.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Appropriate in-depth clinical experience.
• Appropriate clinical governance knowledge and skills.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Good interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
• Knowledge of financial and human resource management, change management and other relevant general management skills.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape.
• Good computer skills

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS :

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

Experience:

• To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatric Pulmonology covering day-time work and after-hours. To provide Paediatric Pulmonology inpatient and/ or outpatient care, as well as performing clinical teaching, administrative duties, management and research.

Inherent requirements of the job:

• Commuted overtime is compulsory.
• Emergency and after hours call cover. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to function independently at a level of a Medical Specialist in Paediatrics. FCPaed. MMed (Paed).

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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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 Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• 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 Psychiatry.
• 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 Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours duties when required.
• Willingness to provide outreach with-in the Hospital catchment area and Ecosystem framework.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Competencies in the clinical assessment and management of child and adolescent mental disorders.
• Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels.
• Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise clinical training and teaching.
• Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff.
• Appropriate clinical experience in delivering clinical services to children and adolescents

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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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 Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Grade 2: A Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
• Grade 3: A Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognized Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid Driver’s licence. Willingness to travel. Willingness to participate in the after-hours duty roster.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Specialist knowledge in the assessment and management of general adult psychiatry conditions including emergency psychiatry and eating disorders. Knowledge of eating disorders and obesity (bariatric) psychiatry.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills in adult psychiatry.
• Administration of electroconvulsive therapy. Clinical governance and service planning. Teaching and supervision of health professionals at multiple levels.
• Evidence-based practice and research methodology. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to lead, supervise, and work in multi-disciplinary teams. Professional resilience and adaptability. Commitment to Batho Pele principles and WCG values: Caring, Competence Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Responsiveness. Demonstrated expertise in the management of eating disorders and bariatric psychiatry.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification:

• An appropriate 3-year Degree (or equivalent) in a Health-Related field, registrable with a South African Health Professions Council (HPCSA) or South Africa Nursing Council (SANC). Experience: Extensive experience in the management and coordination of public health programmes.
• Extensive experience in policy development/translation/implementation across the life course.
• Extensive supervisory experience. Inherent requirements of the job:
• Valid Driver’s licence.
• Willingness and ability to travel to the districts and national office.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Advanced computer literacy skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
• Ability to produce and evaluate detailed policy documentation and to produce reports of a high standard.
• The ability to perform a detailed and critical analysis of the performance of the healthcare service and propose constructive interventions.
• Project management and research skills. Be familiar with the legal, policy, managerial and clinical aspects of public health p

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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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 a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a 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 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 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 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 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 requirements of the job: A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Completion of Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Participation in commuted overtime is compulsory. Willingness to participate in audits, research and quality improvement projects.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to communicate effectively. Able to work in an integrated multi-disciplinary team under pressure in a high-volume high stress environment.
• Basic computer literacy, administrative and IT skills.
• Completion of community service, and appropriate and sufficient experience in the evidence-based emergency management of acutely unwell patients

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as 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 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 requirements of the job: Willingness to relieve at Primary Health Care Clinics within the Sub-district Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to rotate Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system at Radie Kotze and Lapa Munnik Hospital.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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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

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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 Officer. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Officer.

• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a 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 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 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 a 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. Inherent requirement of the job:
• Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills. Ability to successfully participate in an extremely busy ENT service on a district level.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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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 (Independent Practice). Inherent requirement of the job:
• Commuted overtime is compulsory.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• Experience in essential gynaecological emergency care.
• Experience in labour ward management, including operative and assisted deliveries.
• Completion of FCOG part 1a

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate three-year Diploma/Degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Appropriate experience in Supply Chain Management. Appropriate experience in Finance Management. Appropriate experience in preparation and reporting of financial statements.
• Appropriate and proven management experience, showing strong leadership, strategic and operational management skills.
• Appropriate experience Contract Management. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence and willingness to drive vast distances.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, including PFMA, Accounting Officer’s system, National and Provincial Treasury Regulations and Finance Instructions.
• Generally recognized accounting practice, cost and management accounting.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with the ability to understand and analyses statistical and financial information.
• Proven leadership skills, together with the ability to influence and motivate others to achieve targets and deadlines.
• Critical and innovative thinking, to solve problems to improve organisational performance.
• Ability to lead, innovate and drive improved Finance and Supply Chain Management.
• Good communicate skills (verbal and in written).

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

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REQUIREMENTS :

• Minimum educational qualification: Basic R425 qualification (degree/diploma in nursing) or equivalent qualification 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 accredited with SANC, in terms of R212 in one of the following specialties:
• Critical Care Nursing: Trauma & Emergency or Critical Care Nursing: General.
• Registration with a professional council:
• Registration with the SANC as Professional Nurse.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC.
• At least 6 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience after obtaining the postbasic qualification in in the relevant speciality.
• At least 3 years of the above period must be appropriate/recognisable experience at nurse management level.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

• Quality Assurance, Human Resource,
• Finance and Change Management. Decision making, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Grievance procedures and disciplinary legislation.
• Computer literacy (MS Word and Excel).
• Negotiation, facilitation and communication skills.
• Infection Prevention and Control policies.