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MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (SURGERY)

Department of Health and Wellness · Mitchells Plain District Hospital

Closing date
18 September 2026
Reference
PSC 32/329
Salary band
R 1 041 402
Application method
Email application
Listing status: Reviewed 4 September 2026

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About this role

Department: Department of Health and Wellness Location: Mitchells Plain District 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 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 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. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a large district level hospital. Ability to work in a team and all levels of staff. Must be able to perform amputations and minor surgical procedures safely and without surgical supervision. Candidates must be able to perform basic diagnostic upper endoscopy. Duties: Clinical management of all acute and non-acute surgical and trauma emergencies at a busy district level hospital. Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients while awaiting transfer to tertiary level care. Supervision and teaching of students and interns. Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department. Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment. Enquiries: Dr F Gool Te l N o: (021) 377-438

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 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
  • Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in surgical care to manage a ward, theatre and outpatients at a large district level hospital
  • Ability to work in a team and all levels of staff

Key responsibilities

  • Clinical management of all acute and non-acute surgical and trauma emergencies at a busy district level hospital
  • Management of critically ill patients including resuscitation of patients while awaiting transfer to tertiary level care
  • Supervision and teaching of students and interns
  • Provide a proficient administrative service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medicolegal work
  • Provide guidance and leadership towards strategic goals and objectives of the department
  • Ensure cost efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicines, consumables and equipment