Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Family Physician)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: OD32/2026
Grabouw Community Health Centre, Theewaterskloof Sub-district, Overberg District
” 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 to health professionals who apply for the first time for registration as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
Dr T Pillay. Tel.no (028) 212-1070
Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
Provide quality care to patients in the Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub-district. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities as required. Performing administrative duties. Supporting the Sub-district management team, while maintaining professional ethical standards.
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
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-centered. Clinical service provision in the sub-district Health Service. 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 to guide health care colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.
Valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s license. Compulsory Commuted Overtime (COT) duties. Ability and willingness to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Theewaterskloof sub-district.
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 per annum, Grade 3: 1 773 222 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
3/27/2026 12:00:00 AM
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
This advertisement may be utilized to create the pool of potential candidates for a period of not more than 3 calendar months from the date of the advertisement to fill any vacancy in the Department of Health and Wellness provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
Closing date: 2026/04/14 17:00:00
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