Circular 30 of 2026 · Post 30/242
MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (PAEDIATRICS) Chief
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- ProvinceWestern Cape
- AdvertCombined vacancy information
Job details
- Circular
- 30 of 2026
- Page No.
- 11–12
- Circular Post
- 30/242
- Department
- Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 4 September 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 4 September 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
- Khayelitsha District Hospital
- 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 a 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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 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 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 a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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: Willingness to work commuted overtime.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good governance principles and documentation practices.
- Commitment to providing empathetic, holistic care and advocating for patients.
- Capability to handle a demanding clinical workload with effective time management, organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Proven ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families.
- Clinical skills and experience PUBLIC in paediatrics and neonatology.
- Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills.
- Computer literacy (MS Office).
Duties
- To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatrics and Neonatology covering daytime work and after-hours duties.
- To provide inpatient and/or outpatient care, including clinical teaching, administration, management and research.
Enquiries
Dr T Josephs Tel No: (021) 360-4357
How to apply
Where and how to submit your application.
Applications are submitted online via 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 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).
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Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 30 of 2026 for reference.
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Original Text
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 : Khayelitsha District Hospital
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
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 Medical
Practitioner with a recognized 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 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 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 a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as
Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a
recognized 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: Willingness to work commuted overtime. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good governance
principles and documentation practices. Commitment to providing empathetic, holistic care and advocating for patients. Capability to handle a demanding
clinical workload with effective time management, organisation and prioritisation skills. Proven ability to work within a team and communicate
effectively with colleagues, patients and families. Clinical skills and experience
PUBLIC
in paediatrics and neonatology. Good interpersonal, planning and
organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Office).
DUTIES : To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatrics and Neonatology covering daytime work and after-hours duties. To provide inpatient and/or
outpatient care, including clinical teaching, administration, management and research.
ENQUIRIES : Dr T Josephs Tel No: (021) 360-4357
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 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).