Manager: Medical Services Grade 1 (Khayelitsha District Hospital)

MANAGER: MEDICAL SERVICES GRADE 1

  • Reference Number : MHS608/2026
  • Package : R 1 479 723 - R 1 640 055 per annum. A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
  • Enquiries : Mr T Abrahams, tel. no. (021) 360-4200

Minimum Educational qualification:

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

Inherent Requirements of the job:

  • A valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness and skills to do after hour’s clinical work.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 3-year appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

Registration with a professional council:

  • Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

  • Strong business orientation with proven skills and abilities in the clinical management of a health service. Proven management competencies in a health-care environment. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email). Appropriate experience of managing clinical and allied health services.

Duties (Key Result areas/ Outputs):

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership and management of health services at Khayelitsha Hospital, ensuring effective collaboration, integration and service alignment with Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities within the Khayelitsha Substructure. Management and governance of clinical and clinical support services/allied health services. Effective, efficient, and sustainable management of finances and supply chain processes, human resources, and non-clinical support services. Display competence, accountability, innovation, responsiveness etc. in mitigating service pressures as determined by rampant social determinants of health in Khayelitsha. Coordinate provision of clinical services at the hospital including forensic services. Involved in training and development and research support. Forge good relations with other key role-players/stakeholders internally and externally; nursing, facilities management, and ensure good management of all consultants as well as PHC,CBS/NPOs/Step down facilities and support COPC approach and work towards strengthening DH system.

Notes :

  • Starting Date: 02 Oct 2026
  • Employment Equity: The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
  • Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Employer : Western Cape Government, Department of Health and Wellness
Location : Khayelitsha District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closing Date : 16 Oct 2026

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