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MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (SESSIONAL) (12 HOURS PER WEEK)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

PSC 31/477

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Drakenstein Sub-district

Salary

Grade 1: R501 per hour Grade 2: R572 per hour Grade 3: R662 per hour

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 Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-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 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 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 Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ 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. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence. Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Drakenstein Sub district (including Saron/Gouda), guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions on hospital and PHC level and Knowledge applicable to South African TB and HIV care guidelines. Comprehensive evidence-based, direct patient-centred Clinical Service Provision in the District Health Service. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills.

Duties

Provide quality outpatient care to patients in Drakenstein SD Primary Healthcare facilities. Provide an Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Drakenstein Sub district (including Saron & Gouda) Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Drakenstein Sub district facilities as required. No compulsory Commuted Overtime (COT) duties.

Enquiries

Dr P van Wyk (Family Physician) or Dr R Gaffoor (Clinical Manager) Tel No: (021) 877-400

Notes

No payment of any kind is required when applying for thi

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 Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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
  • ·One-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 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 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 Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees
  • ·A minimum of 11 years’ 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
  • ·Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence
  • ·Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Drakenstein Sub district (including Saron/Gouda), guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases

Key Duties

  • ·Provide quality outpatient care to patients in Drakenstein SD Primary Healthcare facilities
  • ·Provide an Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Drakenstein Sub district (including Saron & Gouda) Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post
  • ·Active involvement in the clinical governance of Drakenstein Sub district facilities as required
  • ·No compulsory Commuted Overtime (COT) duties

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 a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
  • 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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How do I apply for the MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (SESSIONAL) (12 HOURS PER WEEK) 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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