MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (INTERNAL MEDICINE) Chief Directorate Rural Health Services is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Paarl Hospital | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 21/235
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Paarl Hospital
Closing Date: 03 July 2026
Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
Grade 3: R1 375 245 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 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
- 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 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years 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.
- Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system and perform outreach in the Paarl Hospital ecosystem.
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, willingness, and ability to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Internal Medicine.
- Proven experience in procedural skills, appropriate to the field of Internal Medicine.
- Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
- Good professional attitude.
- Communication skills.
Duties
- Provide efficient and affordable high-quality Internal Medicine care to patients served by the hospital and the Rural West Ecosystem, ensuring both productivity and excellence.
- Provide service professionally and ethically.
- To serve as role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff by setting an example of an exemplary medical practitioner.
- Establish a supportive learning environment for junior staff and students at undergraduate level.
- Provide Outreach and Support services to the Rural West Ecosystem.
- Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with patients, nursing staff, colleagues, and referral services at both district and tertiary levels.
- Prepare and submit all necessary medical reports and documentation to fulfil legal and administrative requirements.
- Undertake the necessary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to uphold your registration status with the HPCSA.
Enquiries
Dr E Marcos, email: Emmanuel.Marcos@westerncape.gov.za
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. Candidates will be subjected to a practical/written and oral assessment.
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Original Text
POST 21/235 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (INTERNAL MEDICINE)
Chief Directorate Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. 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 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical
Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years 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.
Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system and perform outreach in the Paarl Hospital ecosystem. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s
license, willingness, and ability to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in Internal Medicine. Proven experience in procedural skills, appropriate to the field of Internal Medicine. Proven knowledge of public
health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Good professional attitude. Communication skills.
DUTIES : Provide efficient and affordable high-quality Internal Medicine care to patients served by the hospital and the Rural West Ecosystem, ensuring both
productivity and excellence. Provide service professionally and ethically. To serve as role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical
staff by setting an example of an exemplary medical practitioner. Establish a supportive learning environment for junior staff and students at undergraduate
level. Provide Outreach and Support services to the Rural West Ecosystem.
Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with patients, nursing staff, colleagues, and referral services at both district and tertiary levels. Prepare and
submit all necessary medical reports and documentation to fulfil legal and administrative requirements. Undertake the necessary Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) activities to uphold your registration status with the
HPCSA.
ENQUIRIES : Dr E Marcos, email: Emmanuel.Marcos@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. Candidates will be subjected
to a practical/written and oral assessment.
Chief Directorate Rural Health Services
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs).
CENTRE : Paarl Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Medical Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. 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 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical
Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years 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.
Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system and perform outreach in the Paarl Hospital ecosystem. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s
license, willingness, and ability to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience in Internal Medicine. Proven experience in procedural skills, appropriate to the field of Internal Medicine. Proven knowledge of public
health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Good professional attitude. Communication skills.
DUTIES : Provide efficient and affordable high-quality Internal Medicine care to patients served by the hospital and the Rural West Ecosystem, ensuring both
productivity and excellence. Provide service professionally and ethically. To serve as role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical
staff by setting an example of an exemplary medical practitioner. Establish a supportive learning environment for junior staff and students at undergraduate
level. Provide Outreach and Support services to the Rural West Ecosystem.
Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with patients, nursing staff, colleagues, and referral services at both district and tertiary levels. Prepare and
submit all necessary medical reports and documentation to fulfil legal and administrative requirements. Undertake the necessary Continuing Professional
Development (CPD) activities to uphold your registration status with the
HPCSA.
ENQUIRIES : Dr E Marcos, email: Emmanuel.Marcos@westerncape.gov.za
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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. Candidates will be subjected
to a practical/written and oral assessment.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.