The DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES is looking for MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/28. This job is part of Circular 13 of 2026 from the DPSA.
Job details
Circular Post No: 13/08
Job Ref Number: FSNC 2026/04/28
Department: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Centre: Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Closing Date: 08 May 2026
Salary: Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Applications
Where to send your application.
fsnchrm@dcs.gov.za
Salary
Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Requirements
- An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer.
- Registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner.
- Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent).
- Grade 1: No experience required.
- Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Computer literate.
- Valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies And Attributes: Excellent clinical skills; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and management procedures.
- Good professional attitude, communication skills and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders.
- Knowledge of public health legislation.
- Financial management.
- Project and programme management, transformation management, change management and stakeholder management skills.
- Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and evaluation skills.
- Integrity and honesty.
- Teamwork ability.
- Confidentiality and good interpersonal relations.
- Assertiveness and ability to network.
- Good understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.
Duties
- Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services.
- Render basic medical health care services to inmates.
- Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme.
- Render medico-legal services.
- Attendance of relevant administrative and clinical meetings.
- Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical practice.
- Implement and monitor adherence to national standards.
- Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa.
- Facilitate and coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services.
- Provide emergency medical care, including after hours.
- Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers.
- Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery.
- Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
Enquiries
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Notes
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 13/08 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1-3 REF NO: FSNC 2026/04/28
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Registration with the
HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent). Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years
appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience
as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes:
Excellent clinical skills; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and management procedures. Good professional attitude, communication skills
and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders. Knowledge of public health legislation. Financial management. Project and programme
management, transformation management, change management and stakeholder management skills. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery
innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and evaluation skills. Integrity and honesty. Teamwork ability. Confidentiality and
good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Good understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.
DUTIES : Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render
basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and
supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services. Attendance of relevant
administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical
practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards. Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential
Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and
coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services.
Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers. Liaise with internal and
external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional
Centre
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions
Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Registration with the
HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent). Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years
appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience
as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes:
Excellent clinical skills; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and management procedures. Good professional attitude, communication skills
and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders. Knowledge of public health legislation. Financial management. Project and programme
management, transformation management, change management and stakeholder management skills. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery
innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and evaluation skills. Integrity and honesty. Teamwork ability. Confidentiality and
good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Good understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.
DUTIES : Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render
basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and
supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services. Attendance of relevant
administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical
practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards. Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential
Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and
coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services.
Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers. Liaise with internal and
external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms
Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
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.