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A job opportunity

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.
 
Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Urology) (6/8th post)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS514/2025
  New Somerset Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Service
 
Qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Enquiries:
Dr H Bougard, tel. no. (021) 402 6444
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a 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 a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a 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 South African qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a 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 written/practical and oral assessment. 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 to candidates 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 Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Duties:
Provision of effective clinical services in the Urology department. Provision of clinical service delivery at Urology Surgery (regional level). Effective and efficient urological outpatient services including booking, triaging and follow up strategies. Supervision of clinical activities in the Urology department. Active participation in the postgraduate and undergraduate teaching programmes of the Division of Urology and training and teaching of junior medical staff. Effective management and administration of a wide range of “Portfolios” and the development, conducting and supervision of research projects. Research and Audits on relevant Burden of Disease. Clinical Governance and administration inherent to the services.
 
Registration:
Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Health Professions Council of South Africa.
 
Competencies:
Relevant appropriate experience within a Urology department. Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Ability to successfully run an extremely busy Urology service on a secondary level. Leadership, interpersonal and organisational skills.
 
Inherent Requirements of the job:
Valid Driver’s licence. Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 751 011 per annum; Grade 2: R 856 914 per annum; Grade 3: R 991 764 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
8/15/2025 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: 8/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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