MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 West Coast Health District is a South African government vacancy at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. This job is part of Circular 21 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Mooreesburg CDC, Swartland Sub-district | closing date: 03 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate
in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
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 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).
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). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate
in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
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 requirements of the job: Willingness to relieve at Primary Health Care Clinics within the Sub-district Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Willingness to rotate.
- Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system at Radie Kotze and Lapa Munnik Hospital.
- 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.
Duties
- Clinical Service Provision District Hospital.
- Forensic service provision.
- Clinical Service Provision Primary Health Care.
- Quality Assurance.
- Support to Clinical Manager.
- Training and Development.
Enquiries
Dr J Brownbridge Tel No: (022) 487-9200
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
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). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate
in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
CENTRE : Mooreesburg CDC, Swartland 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 requirements of the job:
Willingness to relieve at Primary Health Care Clinics within the Sub-district
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Willingness to rotate. Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system at Radie Kotze and Lapa Munnik Hospital.
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.
DUTIES : Clinical Service Provision District Hospital. Forensic service provision. Clinical Service Provision Primary Health Care. Quality Assurance. Support to Clinical
Manager. Training and Development.
ENQUIRIES : Dr J Brownbridge Tel No: (022) 487-9200
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).
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 21 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.