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MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Salary band

R 1 395 528

Closing date

11 September 2026

Reference

PSC 31/426

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Karl Bremer Hospital, Northern/Tygerberg Sub-structure

Salary

Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum Grade 3: R1 844 151 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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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 recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom 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 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 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: Valid driver’s license; willingness and ability to travel. Full commuted overtime is mandatory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to render high-quality Orthopaedic Surgical service with appropriate skills and experience at district level or equivalent. Proven clinical skills including surgical and procedural competency with willingness to teach & train undergraduates and junior doctors. Strong ethical principles and resilience, with excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills. Strong administrative and clinical governance skills including digital literacy.

Duties

Clinical service delivery in Orthopaedic Surgery, performed in all areas of the hospital, including wards, outpatients, theatre and the EC, with relevant procedural and surgical interventions. Clinical and administrative governance with effective self-organization, stewardship of scarce resources, participation in clinical reviews, with quality improvement, accurate medical r

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 Medical Practitioner
  • ·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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 recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom 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 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 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: Valid driver’s license
  • ·willingness and ability to travel

Key Duties

  • ·Clinical service delivery in Orthopaedic Surgery, performed in all areas of the hospital, including wards, outpatients, theatre and the EC, with relevant procedural and surgical interventions
  • ·Clinical and administrative governance with effective self-organization, stewardship of scarce resources, participation in clinical reviews, with quality improvement, accurate medical record keeping and compliance with human resources and other policies
  • ·Teaching, training & research including supervision of undergraduate students, interns and junior doctors as well as participation in the hospital academic program
  • ·Systems management and domain specific outputs (Metro East Ecosystem) – rendering of high-quality care in all aspects of Orthopaedics within the district level package of care, in a professional & collegial manner, aligned with the requirements & outputs of Orthopaedics in the Metro East ecosystem

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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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for the MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY) 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 SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY) position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 1 395 528. 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 SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY) 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.