Circular 27 of 2026 · Post 27/267
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD PROTECTION) Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Closing date: 15 days remaining
Job details
- Circular
- 27 of 2026
- Page No.
- 5–6
- Circular Post
- 27/267
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 17 August 2026
About this vacancy
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Review the source-supplied values below; they are not automatically paired into individual positions.
Applications close on 17 August 2026.
Application and salary information
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).
Application route
Complete submission instructions are provided under How to apply.
Vacancy information
This advert contains combined vacancy information. Values are shown as supplied and are not paired into positions unless the source stores that relationship explicitly.
- Centre
- Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
- Salary information
- 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 a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
- 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, who are not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 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 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health 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 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 a 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: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate.
- Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to comprehensively manage all paediatric cases including child protection cases and management of tertiary level patients.
- Proven leadership abilities.
- Experience in supervision of staff and students.
- Experience and effective management of allocated resources.
- Proven experience in teamwork.
- Proven knowledge/skills and experience in principles of service planning, organising, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
- Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols.
- Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).
- Experience in general paediatrics post community service, including acute and chronic care.
- Willingness to develop protocols, attend meetings and prepare reports for child abuse and child protection.
- Willingness to work with the trauma unit, acute care and OPD on child abuse issues.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism.
- Ability and willingness to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Knowledge of protocols for common acute and long-term health conditions.
- Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support course.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection and long-term health conditions.
- Teaching (formal and informal) and training in General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health).
- Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues.
- Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical developments.
- Participation in existing research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments.
- Alignment with clinical & corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics.
- Administration of HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.
Enquiries
- Dr R Dunkley Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: rowan.dunkley@uct.ac.za
- Dr R Johaar Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: Rizqah.Johaar@westerncape.gov.za
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applicants apply online: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”)
Notes and Z83 guidance
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.” 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 a change in registration status)”.
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 27 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
POST 27/267 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (MEDICAL OUTPATIENTS AND CHILD PROTECTION)
Chief Directorate: Metro 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 : Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
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 a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical
Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, who are not required to perform Community
Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 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 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a
recognised foreign Health 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 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 a 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: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate. Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to comprehensively manage all paediatric cases including child protection cases and management of tertiary
level patients. Proven leadership abilities. Experience in supervision of staff and students. Experience and effective management of allocated resources.
Proven experience in teamwork. Proven knowledge/skills and experience in principles of service planning, organising, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation. Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies,
guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Experience in general paediatrics post community
service, including acute and chronic care. Willingness to develop protocols, attend meetings and prepare reports for child abuse and child protection.
Willingness to work with the trauma unit, acute care and OPD on child abuse issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under
pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and willingness to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Knowledge of protocols for common acute and long-term health conditions.
Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support course.
DUTIES : Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection
and long-term health conditions. Teaching (formal and informal) and training in
General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health).
Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast
of clinical developments. Participation in existing research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments. Alignment with clinical
& corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics. Administration of
HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Dunkley Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: rowan.dunkley@uct.ac.za / Dr R Johaar Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email:
Rizqah.Johaar@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.” 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 a change in registration status)”.
Chief Directorate: Metro 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 : Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Rondebosch
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 a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as a Medical
Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, who are not required to perform Community
Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 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 6 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a
recognised foreign Health 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 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 a 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: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate. Willingness to travel within the District and Metro Region.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to comprehensively manage all paediatric cases including child protection cases and management of tertiary
level patients. Proven leadership abilities. Experience in supervision of staff and students. Experience and effective management of allocated resources.
Proven experience in teamwork. Proven knowledge/skills and experience in principles of service planning, organising, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation. Proven ability to adhere to all departmental requirements and protocols. Proven knowledge of public health and public health policies,
guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office). Experience in general paediatrics post community
service, including acute and chronic care. Willingness to develop protocols, attend meetings and prepare reports for child abuse and child protection.
Willingness to work with the trauma unit, acute care and OPD on child abuse issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work under
pressure and maintain a high standard of professionalism. Ability and willingness to teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Knowledge of protocols for common acute and long-term health conditions.
Valid Advanced Paediatric Life Support course.
DUTIES : Provide comprehensive, high-quality ambulatory, emergency, child protection and general paediatrics clinical services, with an emphasis on child protection
and long-term health conditions. Teaching (formal and informal) and training in
General Paediatrics (undergraduate, postgraduate, nursing, and allied health).
Create a learning environment for students and junior colleagues. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast
of clinical developments. Participation in existing research projects within the department and stay abreast of clinical developments. Alignment with clinical
& corporate governance principles of General Paediatrics. Administration of
HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.
ENQUIRIES : Dr R Dunkley Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email: rowan.dunkley@uct.ac.za / Dr R Johaar Tel No: (021) 658-5111 or email:
Rizqah.Johaar@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.” 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 a change in registration status)”.