Locum General Practitioner (6-Month Contract)

Afrique Connection Consultancy; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 344,000 - 689,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard hourly remuneration

Admin support

Flexible shift structure

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Afrique Connection Consultancy is seeking a dedicated Locum General Practitioner for a 6-month contract in Cape Town. The role offers flexibility with 2–3 shifts weekly at City Centre and Sea Point locations, with notice for longer leave cover and a supportive, patient-centred environment.

The practice accepts cash and medical aid patients, follows HPCSA guidelines, and provides admin support to ensure smooth patient care. If you value variety and independence, this role fits well.

Qualifications

• MBChB (or equivalent) with current HPCSA registration.
• Strong clinical skills and patient-centred care approach.
• Excellent communication and reliable professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide general medical consultations, diagnoses and treatments.
• Keep accurate, detailed patient records during consultations.
• Prescribe medication and manage repeat prescriptions.
• Complete motivations and medical aid forms, and respond to prescription queries.
• Communicate results of special investigations to patients.
• Contribute to medical writing and patient information leaflets.
• Follow practice protocols and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Excellent communication

Independent work ethic

Reliable and professional

Education

MBChB (or equivalent) with HPCSA registration

Job description

Position Title: Locum General Practitioner (6-Month Contract)

About the role

Our client, a well-run private GP practice with rooms in the Cape Town CBD and Sea Point, is looking for a dedicated, patient-centred Locum General Practitioner. The practice provides inclusive, holistic and evidence-based care and accepts both cash and medical aid patients. This suits a doctor who enjoys the variety and flexibility of locum work in a supportive private practice.

Position details

• Fixed-term contract of up to six months, in line with HPCSA regulations.
• Includes a one-month mutual assessment period.
• Locations: Cape Town City Centre and Sea Point.
• 2–3 shifts per week, plus extended shifts for leave cover as needed.
• Shifts are scheduled three months ahead, with at least one full month’s notice.

Key responsibilities

• Provide general medical consultations, diagnoses and treatments.
• Keep accurate, detailed patient records during consultations.
• Prescribe medication and manage repeat prescriptions.
• Complete motivations and medical aid forms, and respond to prescription queries.
• Communicate results of special investigations to patients.
• Review and complete patient query sheets during shifts.
• Contribute to medical writing, including blog posts and patient information leaflets.
• Follow practice protocols, comply with HPCSA regulations and maintain patient confidentiality in line with POPIA.

Requirements

• MBChB (or equivalent) with current HPCSA registration.
• Valid professional indemnity insurance (proof required before starting).
• Strong clinical skills and a commitment to thorough, patient-centred care.
• Comfortable working independently in a private practice setting.
• Excellent communication skills; reliable and professional.

What the practice offers

• Standard hourly remuneration.
• A well-organised practice with clear protocols and admin support.
• Flexible shift structure.
• A collaborative, patient-first team environment.