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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Medical Officer: Grade 1 to 3 (35 sessions - NHI) (Contract until 31 March 2026)
Employment Type: Contract
Reference No: WCD109/2025
Citrusdal Clinic, Cederberg Sub-district: West Coast District

• Clinical service provision (PHC). • Surgical and emergency services provision (PHC). • Clinical, paediatric, antenatal and obstetric (mother and child) services provision (PHC). • Forensic service provision. • Service management. • Training and development and research.

Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Clinical service provision in primary health care approach – accurate and chronic care. Must be able to manage all emergencies at primary health care level. Strong clinical knowledge of TB and HIV care. Minor surgical procedures (at primary health care level). Must be able to do BANC sonars. Must be able to render antenatal care. Must be able to render basic forensic services – J88 sexual assault evaluations. Prove management competencies in a health care environment. Computer literacy (MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and e-mail.)

Enquiries:
Dr C Adams (027) 482 2166

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. One (1) year’s 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 Five (5) appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. - A minimum of six (6) relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom required to perform community service required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of Ten (10) year’s 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 (11) year’s 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.

Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. 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 council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status). The pool of applicants will be considered for other similar vacant posts within the Cederberg Sub-district, for a period of three months from date of advert.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good organizing skills. Willingness to travel and do after hour’s clinical work.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 482 per hour, Grade 2: R 550 per hour, Grade 3: R 636 per hour A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:
7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be: available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM

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