POST 15/295 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (RADIATION ONCOLOGY)
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 : Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
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 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 a 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
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as required in South Africa. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent written and verbal
communication skills. Current ACLS certification. Computer literacy in MS Word, TEAMS and
Excel or similar, including the ability to use online resources relevant to the discipline. Proven
dedication to patient care and to maintaining professional integrity. Good interpersonal and
organisational skills and proven ability to function well within a team and to communicate
effectively with all categories of staff as well as students. Palliative Care qualification (short
course, diploma or higher). GCP certification or clinical trial experience.
DUTIES : Provide a high-quality clinical oncology service to cancer patients and their families including
radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and palliative and supportive care under the supervision of
specialist Clinical Oncologists and the Head of Division. Teaching and supervision of
undergraduate medical students rotating through the Division. Clinical administration of oncology
service area, including collection of service level data, completion of medical aid authorization
forms, medical reports and letter, and medico-legal forms.
ENQUIRIES : Dr H Burger Tel No: (021) 938-5992, email. henrietteburger@sun.ac.za
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 the 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 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).
CLOSING DATE : 23 May 2025
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