Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Internal Medicine)
Employment Type: Permanent
Reference No: RHS31/2026
George Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Dr A Vermeulen, tel. no. (044) 802-4436
Good work etiquette; excellent communication skills; conflict management; cost conscious care provision. Good technology and computer skills; problem-solving experience; leadership and mentoring experience. Performance of audits, research and publications. Experience in teaching, conducting and supervising research. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees) as Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime and in the after-hours call system. A valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license as well as willingness to travel.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates are subjects to a practical. 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).
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine.
Render an efficient, cost-effective high quality Internal Medicine service to patients managed by the hospital and district as the Rural East Ecosystem, by balancing throughput with quality. Always deliver service with professional and ethical behaviour. Assist with effective and efficient administration of the Internal Medicine Department. Assist the Head of Department with specific projects relating to Antibiotic Stewardship, PPTC, Critical Care and Clinical Governance. The desired candidate will be required to set an appropriate example of an exemplary medical practitioner and serve as a role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff. Assist with unit training commitments. Ensure the rational use of resources, participate in audits and Clinical Governance activities. Participate in Outreach and Support services, as needed, to the greater Rural East Ecosystem. Ensure good relations with patients, nursing staff, colleagues and referral services at tertiary and district hospital level. Adhere to requirements for all HR matters. Do appropriate clinical audits and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development.
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 - R 1 422 810 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 531 032 - R 1 623 609 per annum, Grade 1: R 1 773 222 - R 2 212 680 per annum (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime). A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
3/20/2026 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: 2026/04/07 17:00:00
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