MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 25/572
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district
Closing Date: 31 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.
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).
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 Professions 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.
- 1-year 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 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 6 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.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as 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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence.
- Willingness to assist in the clinics within Saldanha Sub-District.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills.
- Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of Health, Western Cape.
- Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
- Knowledge of costs to ensure cost-effective quality service.
- Sound knowledge of basic surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
Duties
- Ensure an effective and appropriate health service for all patients at a District Level Hospital.
- Assist the Clinical Manager with effective clinical administration and including all completion of administrative of forensic tasks (J88 / Rape kits / DUI).
- Provide comprehensive clinical services in the wards, Casualty/OPD, theatre and clinics.
- Supervise and assist with the training of under- and postgraduate medical personnel and continuous updating of own knowledge and skills.
- Assist Primary Health Care with Community Orientated Primary Care (COPC) and partake in compulsory commuted overtime services on a rotational basis.
Enquiries
Dr TV Zimri Tel No: (022) 709-7208
Notes
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will 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
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Original Text
POST 25/572 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3
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 : Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions 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. 1-year 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 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 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. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as 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 requirement of the job: Valid
(Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to assist in the clinics within Saldanha
Sub-District. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good
communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of
Health, Western Cape. Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Knowledge of costs to ensure cost-effective quality service. Sound
knowledge of basic surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
DUTIES : Ensure an effective and appropriate health service for all patients at a District Level Hospital. Assist the Clinical Manager with effective clinical administration
and including all completion of administrative of forensic tasks (J88 / Rape kits
/ DUI). Provide comprehensive clinical services in the wards, Casualty/OPD, theatre and clinics. Supervise and assist with the training of under- and
postgraduate medical personnel and continuous updating of own knowledge and skills. Assist Primary Health Care with Community Orientated Primary
Care (COPC) and partake in compulsory commuted overtime services on a rotational basis.
ENQUIRIES : Dr TV Zimri Tel No: (022) 709-7208
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will 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).
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 : Vredenburg Hospital, Saldanha Bay Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions 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. 1-year 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 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the
HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 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. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as 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 requirement of the job: Valid
(Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Willingness to assist in the clinics within Saldanha
Sub-District. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good
communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and protocols of the Department of
Health, Western Cape. Good interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Knowledge of costs to ensure cost-effective quality service. Sound
knowledge of basic surgical and anaesthetic procedures.
DUTIES : Ensure an effective and appropriate health service for all patients at a District Level Hospital. Assist the Clinical Manager with effective clinical administration
and including all completion of administrative of forensic tasks (J88 / Rape kits
/ DUI). Provide comprehensive clinical services in the wards, Casualty/OPD, theatre and clinics. Supervise and assist with the training of under- and
postgraduate medical personnel and continuous updating of own knowledge and skills. Assist Primary Health Care with Community Orientated Primary
Care (COPC) and partake in compulsory commuted overtime services on a rotational basis.
ENQUIRIES : Dr TV Zimri Tel No: (022) 709-7208
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted candidates will 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).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.