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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 Specialist: Grade 1 to 3 (Family Physician)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: WCD130/2025
  Vredendal Hospital, Matzikama Sub-district: West Coast District
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to work within and lead a multi-disciplinary team to provide service delivery to clients in a Primary Health Care setting and on Hospital level. Knowledge of Community Orientated Primary Care approach and ability to engage all relevant stakeholders in the Ecosystem. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills and the ability to work in a high stress environment. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
 
Minimum educational qualifications:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Family Physician.
 
Duties (key result areas/outputs):
Clinical Governance and clinical guidance to facility managers at the Hospital and Clinics. Clinical service provision and clinical managerial tasks with regards to medical and allied health staff. Clinical service provision at Specialist level in Family Medicine and Emergencies. Training of students, community service staff, Medical Officers and Allied Health staff and appropriate research in Family Medicine. Assist Manager: Medical Services with HR and financial resource management duties.
 
Enquiries:
Dr. ECT Ockhuis, tel: 027-2132038/6
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist. 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, Family Physician. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist, Family Physician.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates may 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 to 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 applications will be considered for vacancies within the Matzikama Sub-district, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
 
Registration with Professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
 
Inherent requirement of the job:
Valid driver’s license (Code B/EB). Willing to render Commuted Overtime duties at the Hospital. Willingness to work at the PHC Clinics in the Sub-district.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1,341,855 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,531,032 per annum, Grade 3: R 1,773,222 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
9/12/2025 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: 9/29/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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