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MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (NEONATOLOGY)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 1 041 402

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

PSC 31/432

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Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Mowbray Maternity Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional 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 with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African (SA)-qualified employees. One-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 SA. Grade 2: A minimum of five 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 six 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 SA. Grade 3: A minimum of ten 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 eleven 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 SA. Inherent requirement of the job: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS/ NLS certificate. Willingness to perform commuted overtime, work after hours and public holidays, to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care. A valid driver’s licence. Willingness to work off-site at the MOU and provide outreach to Metro West District and to high-risk MOU’s: Mitchell’s Plain, Gugulethu, Hanover Park and Retreat. Willingness to provide outreach at 2-Military Hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Post- internship experience in neonatology under on-site supervision of a registered paediatrician/neonatologist. Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families. Competence in neonatal resuscitation and providing comprehensive neonatal routine and emergency care in an intensive care environment. Provision of high-standard in-patient and outreach services. Capable of teamwork, planning, organisation and coordination. Must have excellent clinical note keeping, referral and complex medical report

About medical and health professional roles in South Africa

Medical officer and health professional posts in South Africa are advertised primarily through provincial Departments of Health. The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) registration is a mandatory requirement for all medical, dental, and allied health professional posts. Posts are available across all nine provinces, with the greatest concentration in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Rural posts often carry a rural allowance in addition to the base salary.

·Include your HPCSA registration number, registration category, and renewal date on every application.

·Medical officer posts in public hospitals are graded at salary levels 8 and above depending on speciality and experience.

·Community Service year posts are allocated through a separate HPCSA process - not through PSC Circular applications.

·Rural and underserved area posts frequently carry an 8 to 22 percent rural allowance on top of the base salary package.

About the hiring department

This vacancy is within Provincial Administration: Western Cape. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

Shortlisted candidates are contacted directly by the department. If you do not receive a response within 90 days of the closing date, your application was not successful. NewGenJobs tracks every application you submit through your personal dashboard so you always know where you stand.

Requirements

·Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional 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 with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African (SA)-qualified employees
·One-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 SA
·Grade 2: A minimum of five 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 six 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 SA
·Grade 3: A minimum of ten 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 eleven 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 SA
·Inherent requirement of the job: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS/ NLS certificate
·Willingness to perform commuted overtime, work after hours and public holidays, to ensure continuous and uninterrupted patient care

Key Duties

·Provide high-quality clinical service to patients and their families, adhering to evidence-based management protocols
·Clinical leadership in the workplace
·Participation in patient statistics collection, eCCR patient management system and other WCG health applications
·Effective and efficient administration of clinical services
·Working and communicating well with nursing staff, allied professionals and all students rotating at the facility
·Supervision of junior medical staff to ensure high quality of care and good clinical outcomes
·Ward- based formal and informal teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduate medical students
·Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and all relevant academic opportunities
·Improve professional competence by 320 regular self-learning and reflection
·Provision of outreach and support to the Metro West Districts including MOU’s

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

✓Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
✓Check the advert before attaching ID or qualification copies. Supporting documents may be requested only from shortlisted candidates.
✓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 ddsbdrecruit77@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (NEONATOLOGY) position at Provincial Administration: Western Cape?+

Applications for this post are submitted by email. Sign up on NewGenJobs, complete your profile, and use the one-click auto-apply feature - we attach your CV and the completed Z83 form (for government posts) and send the application directly to Provincial Administration: Western Cape from your Gmail account. The closing date is 11 September 2026.

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Check this advert to confirm whether a Z83 form is required. Submit a truthful, detailed CV with accurate employment dates. Do not assume certified ID or qualification copies are required at the initial stage; follow the advert, as supporting documents may be requested later from shortlisted candidates.

What is the salary for the MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (NEONATOLOGY) 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.

When does the MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (NEONATOLOGY) application close?+

The closing date for this position is 11 September 2026 - 14 days from today. Late applications are not accepted by South African employers. Submit your application well before the deadline. NewGenJobs sends you a reminder before your tracked jobs close.