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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.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Internal Medicine)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: MHS256/2026
Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Ability to work as a specialist physician at a Large District Hospital attached to a teaching institution. Verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, hospital procedures and policies.

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

Enquiries:
Dr GL Dunbar, tel.no. (021) 799-1211: Graeme.Dunbar@westerncape.gov.za.

Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. 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 Internal Medicine. 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 Internal Medicine.

Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provision of specialist care to outpatients and inpatients (including ICU and high care). Clinical service leadership and oversight at Victoria hospital. Clinical link and between the Community Health Centres and Victoria and Groote Schuur and False Bay. Outreach to western subdistrict. Training and teaching of students, interns, medical officers and registrars. Clinical governance and management for the Department of Internal Medicine including handling medico-legal enquires.

Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.

Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence, willingness and ability to travel. It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime within the Metro Health Services.




Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609, Grade 1: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date:
4/17/2026 12:00:00 AM

NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.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. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. 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 etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 5/5/2026 12:00:00 AM

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