Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Ophthalmology) (Sessional) (5 hours per week) (Contract till 31 March 2029) (New Somerset Hospital)

SAdocs · October 2, 2026, 12:18pm

Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Ophthalmology) (Sessional) (5 hours per week) (Contract till 31 March 2029) (Contract position)

Reference Number : MHS600/2026
Remuneration : Grade 1: R 671 per hour, Grade 2: R 766 per hour, Grade 3: R 887 per hour
Enquiries : Dr Heather Bougaard, Tel 021 402 6183 (New Somerset Hospital)

Minimum Educational qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.

Note:

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). “It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.”

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

Strong ethical principles and relevant clinical and counselling skills. Computer literacy. Leadership-, interpersonal- and organisational skills. Tertiary knowledge and skills in the field of Trauma and Emergency Ophthalmology Surgery as well as district level elective Opthalmology. Appropriate experience in Ophthalmologic surgery as the primary surgeon and treating specialist.

Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.

Experience:

Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. 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 Ophthalmology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 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 Ophthalmology.

Duties (Key Result areas/ Outputs):

Provide specialist outpatient care to patients requiring services within the domain of ophthalmology. Provide specialist care in ROP screening of neonates. Provide surgical service to patients from New Somerset Hospital at Eerste Rivier Hospital for designated Ophthalmology lists. Provide outreach or support to surrounding District Hospitals that refers patients to New Somerset Hospital.

Inherent Requirements of the job:

Valid Driver’s licence.

Employer : Western Cape Government, Department of Health and Wellness
Location : New Somerset Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closing Date : 16 Oct 2026