MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 West Coast District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 18 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district | closing date: 12 June 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Circular Post No: 18/233
Department: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Province: Western Cape
Centre: Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district
Closing Date: 12 June 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 Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the HPCSA as a 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 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: A valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1).
- Willingness to relieve at Primary Healthcare Clinics within the Sub-district.
- Willingness to rotate.
- Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system at Clanwilliam Hospital.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary 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.
Duties
- (key result areas/outputs): Deliver a general clinical service to a District Level Hospital.
- Deliver a general clinical service to a sub-district Primary Health Care Platform.
- Clinical Governance including quality care of patients, teaching and training.
- Ethics &
- Integrity and assistance to Family Physician.
Enquiries
Dr C Adams, tel. no. (022) 921-2153
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
Z83 form: Government job applications usually require the Z83 application form. Download the Z83 application form before applying.
Original Text
POST 18/233 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 West Coast District
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 : Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical
Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the
HPCSA as a 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 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: A valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1). Willingness to relieve at Primary Healthcare Clinics within
the Sub-district. Willingness to rotate. Willingness to partake in the Commuted
Overtime system at Clanwilliam Hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary 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.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Deliver a general clinical service to a District Level Hospital. Deliver a general clinical service to a sub-district Primary Health Care
Platform. Clinical Governance including quality care of patients, teaching and training. Ethics & Integrity and assistance to Family Physician.
ENQUIRIES : Dr C Adams, tel. no. (022) 921-2153
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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 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).
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM
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 : Clanwilliam Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Medical
Practitioner. Registration with a Professional Council: Registration with the
HPCSA as a 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 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: A valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1). Willingness to relieve at Primary Healthcare Clinics within
the Sub-district. Willingness to rotate. Willingness to partake in the Commuted
Overtime system at Clanwilliam Hospital. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary 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.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Deliver a general clinical service to a District Level Hospital. Deliver a general clinical service to a sub-district Primary Health Care
Platform. Clinical Governance including quality care of patients, teaching and training. Ethics & Integrity and assistance to Family Physician.
ENQUIRIES : Dr C Adams, tel. no. (022) 921-2153
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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 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).
CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 18 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.