POST 45/324 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3
Cape Winelands Health District
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum
(A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s
personal needs).
CENTRE : Montagu Hospital, Langeberg Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : 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. 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
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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 job: Valid
(code B/EB) driver’s licence. Compulsory commuted Overtime duties.
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.
DUTIES : 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 subdistrict. 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.
ENQUIRIES : Dr A Williams Tel No: (023) 626-8539
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. 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). The pool of applications will be
considered for vacancies within Langeberg Sub District, for a period of three
months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions,
inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised
post.
CLOSING DATE : 09 January 2026
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