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MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD

Salary band

R 1 041 402

Closing date

17 August 2026

Reference

PSC 27/267

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About this role

Department

Location

Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch

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 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, who are 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 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 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.

Duties

Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection and long-term health conditions. Teaching (formal and informal) and training in General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health). Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments. Participation in existing research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments. Alignment with clinical & corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics. Administration of HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.

Enquiries

Dr R Dunkley Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: rowan.dunkley@uct.ac.za / Dr

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. “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 on health professionals who apply fo

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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 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, who are 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 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 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

Key Duties

·Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection and long-term health conditions
·Teaching (formal and informal) and training in General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health)
·Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues
·Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments
·Participation in existing research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments
·Alignment with clinical & corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics
·Administration of HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
✓Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
✓Be prepared for a medical fitness assessment as part of the selection process
✓Submit your complete application package to sprecruit64@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD position at P?+

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What is the salary for the MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 041 402. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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