Medical Officer (Grades 1 to 3)

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is the provincial government body dedicated to providing high-quality public healthcare to the citizens of the Western Cape, South Africa. We are looking for qualified and committed Medical Officers to join our team in providing essential medical services.

Job Overview

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience: 0 to 11 years (depending on grade)
• Location: Western Cape
• Field: Medical and Healthcare

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have a medical qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. You must also provide proof of current registration with the HPCSA.

Experience Levels by Grade:

• Grade 1: No previous experience is required for South African qualified practitioners. Foreign-qualified practitioners require 1 year of relevant experience.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years of experience for South African qualified practitioners. Foreign-qualified practitioners require 6 years of experience.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years of experience for South African qualified practitioners. Foreign-qualified practitioners require 11 years of experience.

Additional Job Requirements

• A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
• A willingness to travel throughout the districts and participate in outreach programs in the Oudtshoorn and Kannaland areas.
• Applicants must be willing to sign a commuted overtime contract and work after-hours when necessary.

Core Competencies and Skills

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• The ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mandatory computer literacy, specifically in Microsoft Office.
• Clinical skills suitable for a rural environment, including surgical and anaesthetic procedures such as Caesarean sections, sterilisations, and regional blocks.

Application Details

Closing Date: March 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM

Method of Application: If you are interested and qualified, please submit your application through the official DPSA website (www.dpsa.gov.za) under the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness section.