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MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SESSIONAL) (OPHTHALMOLOGY)

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

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Closing date

4 September 2026

Reference

PSC 30/271

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Western Cape

Location

Worcester Regional Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R671 per hour Grade 2: R766 per hour Grade 3: R887 per hour

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB or higher) driver’s license. Provision of services across the Rural Central Ecosystem. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Ophthalmology cases independently. Proven experience in quality improvement and research methodology. Proven leadership and team-work abilities. Proven knowledge of relevant health policies, guidelines and related prescripts to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy. 209

Duties

Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective Ophthalmology services that is of high quality across the Rural Central Ecosystem. Strong clinical governance through a culture of persistent quality improvement and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development. Teaching and learning by fostering a learning environment for students, junior staff and peers at both under- and postgraduate level as required; as well as updating own knowledge and skills. Perform outreach and support to improve service delivery in the Rural Central Ecosystem. Sound corporate governance evident by effective and efficient financial and physical resource management; as well as adherence to requirements for all People Management matters.

Enquiries

Dr JJ Fourie Tel No: (023) 348-1101

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 for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant counc

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 Specialist in Ophthalmology
  • ·Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology
  • ·Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology
  • ·Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology
  • ·Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology
  • ·Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB or higher) driver’s license
  • ·Provision of services across the Rural Central Ecosystem
  • ·Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Ophthalmology cases independently
  • ·Proven experience in quality improvement and research methodology
  • ·Proven leadership and team-work abilities

Key Duties

  • ·Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective Ophthalmology services that is of high quality across the Rural Central Ecosystem
  • ·Strong clinical governance through a culture of persistent quality improvement and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development
  • ·Teaching and learning by fostering a learning environment for students, junior staff and peers at both under- and postgraduate level as required
  • ·as well as updating own knowledge and skills
  • ·Perform outreach and support to improve service delivery in the Rural Central Ecosystem
  • ·Sound corporate governance evident by effective and efficient financial and physical resource management
  • ·as well as adherence to requirements for all People Management matters

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 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 sprecruit40@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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