MEDICAL SPECIALIST: GRADE 1 TO 3 (OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY) Chief is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 20 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Worcester Regional Hospital | closing date: 29 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 20/301
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Worcester Regional Hospital
Closing Date: 29 June 2026
Salary: Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Applications
Where to send your application.
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Salary
Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
Requirements
- Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
- Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Provision of services across the Rural Central Ecosystem which will include extensive travelling.
- Valid (Code B/E or higher) driver’s license.
- Ability to work overtime and or shifts when necessary.
- Availability during Major Incidents as needed and appropriate.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Otorhinolaryngology 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.
Duties
- Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective ENT 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
Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 20/301 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST: GRADE 1 TO 3 (OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE : Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Registration with a Professional
Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in
Otorhinolaryngology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with
the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after
registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
Inherent requirements of the job: Provision of services across the Rural Central
Ecosystem which will include extensive travelling. Valid (Code B/E or higher)
driver’s license. Ability to work overtime and or shifts when necessary.
Availability during Major Incidents as needed and appropriate. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Otorhinolaryngology 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.
DUTIES : Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective ENT 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
NOTE : 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).
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum
Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE : Worcester Regional Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum Education qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Registration with a Professional
Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in
Otorhinolaryngology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with
the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after
registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology.
Inherent requirements of the job: Provision of services across the Rural Central
Ecosystem which will include extensive travelling. Valid (Code B/E or higher)
driver’s license. Ability to work overtime and or shifts when necessary.
Availability during Major Incidents as needed and appropriate. Competencies
(knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Otorhinolaryngology 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.
DUTIES : Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective ENT 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
NOTE : 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).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 20 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.