Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Sessional) (Ophthalmology) (20 hours per week) (Contract till 30 September 2029) (Worcester Regional Hospital)

SAdocs · August 22, 2026, 8:59am

MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (SESSIONAL) (OPHTHALMOLOGY) (20 HOURS PER WEEK) (CONTRACT TILL 30 SEPTEMBER 2029)

Reference Number : RHS115/2026
Package : Grade 1: R 671 per hour, Grade 2: R 766 per hour, Grade 3: R 887 per hour
Enquiries : Dr JJ Fourie, tel. no. (023) 348 1101

Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology.

Inherent requirements of the job:

Valid (Code B/EB or higher) driver’s license. Provision of services across the Rural Central Ecosystem.

Minimum educational qualification:

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as 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.

Competencies (knowledge/skills):

Proven competency in managing Ophthalmology cases independently. Proven experience in quality improvement and research methodology. Proven leadership and team-work abilities. Proven knowledge of relevant health policies, guidelines and related prescripts to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy.

Duties (key result areas/outputs):

Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective Ophthalmology services that is of high quality across the Rural Central Ecosystem. Strong clinical governance through a culture of persistent quality improvement and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development. Teaching and learning by fostering a learning environment for students, junior staff and peers at both under- and postgraduate level as required; as well as updating own knowledge and skills. Perform outreach and support to improve service delivery in the Rural Central Ecosystem. Sound corporate governance evident by effective and efficient financial and physical resource management; as well as adherence to requirements for all People Management matters.

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). No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

Employer : Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Government
Location : Worcester Regional Hospital, Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closing Date : 04 Sep 2026