• Full Time
  • Cape Town, South Africa

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is a government department responsible for providing public healthcare to people in the Western Cape province of South Africa.

Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (20 Sessions) (01 April 2026 until 31 March 2029)

  • Job Type: Contract
  • Qualification: Bachelors
  • Experience: 0 – 11 years
  • Location: Western Cape
  • Job Field: Medical / Healthcare

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills)

  • Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).

Minimum Educational Qualification

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

Experience

  • Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA for South African qualified employees. One year of relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees who do not need to complete Community Service as required in South Africa.
  • Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA for South African qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees who do not need to complete Community Service as required in South Africa.
  • Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA for South African qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council for foreign qualified employees who do not need to complete Community Service as required in South Africa.

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs)

  • Provide clinical services, including management of all TB patients, referrals, admissions, and new patients.
  • Interact and cooperate with colleagues and other health services.
  • Liaise with clinics, hospitals, and other health services.
  • Ensure cost-effective and safe use of drugs.
  • Provide support to the Head of Department.
  • Participate in departmental activities and meetings.
  • Undertake general administrative tasks and tasks delegated by the Head of Department.
  • Serve on delegated committees and participate in operational research.

Closing Date: 6 February 2026 at 17:00

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should apply through the official channels provided by the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness.

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