Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (20 hours per week) (Contact end 31 March 2029) (Contract position)

Government Entity	Western Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
Location	Robertson, Western Cape
Reference Number	CWD104/2026
Salary	Grade 1: R 501 per hour, Grade 2: R 572 per hour, Grade 3: R 662 per hour
Centre / Location	Langeberg PHC, Langeberg Sub-district, Cape Winelands Health District
Source and Application	scubedonline.co.za/wcdh

Reference No: CWD104/2026

Employment Type: Contract

Enquiries: Dr A Williams (Medical Specialist) (023) 626-8539

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 501 per hour, Grade 2: R 572 per hour, Grade 3: R 662 per hour

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 interview. The 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).

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-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 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 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.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Provide quality care to patients at Robertson, Montagu Hospital and surrounding clinics in the Langeberg Sub District and healthcare facilities. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Langeberg sub-district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Langeberg sub-district facilities as required.

Competencies (knowledge/skills)

Sound knowledge of general medical and surgical conditions at district hospital and Primary Health Care level and knowledge applicable to the South African TB and HIV care guidelines. Comprehensive evidence-based, direct patient-centred Clinical Service Provision in the sub-district Health Service and computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills. Competent in performing district level procedures including performance of caesarian sections, administration of spinal and general anesthesia, management of chronic conditions and HIV/TB care, maternal and child health as well as emergency medical care including adult and neonatal resuscitations. Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Langeberg Sub District, and guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.

Inherent requirements of the job

A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.

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.

Requirements

NoteNo 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 interview. The 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). ExperienceGrade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-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 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 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 requirements of the jobA valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence.