MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 – 3 [SESSIONAL] (Limpopo Department of Health)

SAdocs · July 28, 2026, 12:54pm

MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 – 3 [SESSIONAL] = 151 POSITIONS

Reference Number : S4/1/1 (Circular Number 36 of 2026)
Number of Posts : 151
Package : Sessional Rates: Grade 1: R501.00, Grade 2: R572.00, Grade 3: R662.00
Enquiries : Hlokoa RE

Requirements :

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner.
Experience: Grade 1: Less than five (5) years’ appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner.
Grade 2: At least five (5) years’ but less than ten (10) years appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner.
Grade 3: Ten (10) years and more appropriate/recognisable experience after registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent Medical Practitioner.
All applicants must be South African citizens or permanent residents.
Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and ability to work shifts / flexi hours [including night duty, weekends and public holidays]. Willingness to work extra hours on short notice. Willingness and ability to perform overtime when the need arises.
Commuted overtime will be dependent on need and will be approved by the Accounting Officer of the Department on the flexi/shift system based on operational needs.
Computer literacy, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as well as proficiency in Virtual meeting platforms.
Willingness to work after hours, weekends, public holidays, and under pressure; ability to generate reports using PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
A valid driver’s license.
Skills declaration form to be attached.

Knowledge and Skills :

Knowledge, understanding and application of medical theory and practice.
Knowledge, understanding and application of legal aspects relevant to medical practice in South Africa.
Sound clinical Knowledge and skills [general medical, surgical and anaesthetic] for all age groups and sexes at district health services level.
Good leadership and communication [verbal and written] skills, presentation skills, budgeting skills.
Computer literacy, including collection and analysis of data
Sound medical ethics.
Knowledge, understanding and application of clinical governance.
Ability to work after hours independently including without supervision.
Rational use of resources.

Personal Attributes :

Integrity and professionalism.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Accountability and reliability.
Proactive and results orientated.
Calm under pressure and adaptable to change.
Respectful and diplomatic with stakeholders.
Team player and supportive leader.
Committed to continuous learning and Batho Pele principles

Duties :

Provide clinical care including but not limited to emergency care, in the designated clinical areas, commensurable with the requirement and maintenance for registration as medical practitioner.
Perform ward rounds, outreach programmes and provide medical services in any other area including but not limited to special events and operations in the province.
Respond to all emergency calls within stipulated times including in cases of disaster and/or disaster management.
Maintain best clinical practice in accordance with quality standards, including updating oneself through Continuous Professional Development [CPD] system as required by HPCSA.
Generate and maintain clinical records in accordance with the minimum required standards for medical records.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Programme of the Department and the hospital and ensure that policies and procedure are followed.
Conduct clinical audits.
Participate in continuing medical education, academic activities in undergraduate and postgraduate levels as required.
Ensure that clinical protocols are followed for the clinical areas of work.
Where required, coordinate clinical responsibilities with and supervise, instruct and train Medical Interns, Medical Officers, Community Service Medical Officers and Registrars, as the case may be in one or more designated clinical area and/or discipline.
Perform any other duties allocated to you by the Supervisor in the province without boundary restrictions.

Notes :

NB: Ensure that you read the conditions and requirements of the position BEFORE you apply. Failure to comply with the instructions below will result in your application being disqualified.
Sessional will be remunerated in accordance with approved sessional tariffs and Departmental prescripts.
Sessional Doctors will appointed to render after hours services ONLY except in instances of identified services for forensic pathology.
Only 20 sessions per week contracts will be entered into provided applicant is not contracted in another province.
No medical practitioner residing more than 200 km radius of the hospital they wish to render after hours services at will be considered.
Eligibility to apply will be as follows: Medical Practitioners with 3 years or more experience post community service; Willingness to render 20 sessions per week; Current registration with the HPCSA in the category: Independent Medical Practitioner.
Applicants must submit the following documents: A fully completed new Z83 form obtainable from any government institution or at www.dpsa.gov.za; Proof of address; Proof of current registration with the HPCSA as medical practitioner: independent practice; Annexure A: skills declaration by medical practitioner for sessional contracting (attached).
Applications should be submitted using the link provided next to the name of the Hospital of choice.
Completion of Z83 Application Form: The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. In Part B, all fields should be completed in full except: South African applicants need not provide passport numbers; if ‘No’ to conducting business with the State question, ‘not applicable’ or blank is acceptable.
In the event that you are employed in the Public Service, will you immediately relinquish such business interest?; applicants may leave blank the registration date question if not applicable.
Applicants often indicate ‘refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV)’ or ‘see attached’ for Parts E, F and G; this is acceptable provided the CV contains the required information. A CV is an extension of the Z83 form and applicants are accountable for the information provided therein.
The questions relating to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part F must be answered; applicants currently employed in the Public Service are not required to complete this section.
The Department of Health is an equal opportunity, Employment Equity and Affirmative Action employer.
NB: Applicants responding to this circular should quote the Circular Number [Circular Number 36 of 2026] or LDH Post reference number [LDH…] and NOT S4/1/1, as this reference is strictly for internal correspondence ONLY.
Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for positions advertised in this circular.
The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts/positions.
General enquiries regarding the advertised posts should be directed to the Chief Executive Officers of the Hospitals as per the attached list of contact numbers during office hours.
Applications should be submitted using the specific link provided for each hospital (list of 36 hospitals with telephone numbers and application links provided in the circular).

Employer : Limpopo Department of Health
Location : All Hospitals (Limpopo Province)
Closing Date : 31 March 2027