Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (10 sessions per week) (Contract) (Contract position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 690,000 - 912,000; Part time

Job summary

S-Cubed is seeking a Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 for 10 sessions per week in the Western Cape. The role requires HPCSA registration and provides graded hourly remuneration across three categories.

You will work within Ladismith CDC in the Kannaland area, delivering district hospital and PHC level care. Experience levels vary by grade, from entry to senior practitioner, with emphasis on communication, teamwork, and clinical expertise in obstetric and paediatric care.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Computer literacy in MS Office is mandatory.
• Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality clinical and medico-legal patient care across programmes.
• Supervise, train and mentor clinical and auxiliary staff.
• Ensure efficient administration of clinical matters and staff coordination.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (10 sessions per week) (Contract)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Contract

Reference No:

GRD135/2026

Location:

Ladismith CDC, Kannaland Sub-district, Garden Route District

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 501 per hour, Grade 2: R 572 per hour, Grade 3: R 662 per hour.

Employment Equity

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.
Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

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

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written). Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across all platforms. Computer literacy in MS Office is mandatory. Sound clinical knowledge of medical, emergency, obstetric and paediatric care appropriate to a district hospital and PHC setting. Surgical and anaesthetic skills applicable in a rural setting, in line with experience and competence.

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Quality clinical, non-clinical and medico-legal patient care as required by the various programmes of the Department of Health. Supervise-, Support -, transfer of knowledge to-, training- and mentoring of the clinical staff and auxiliary staff. Appropriate Communication and up and down referral to CNP/Dr's/specialist and Allied Health Professions Provide and efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the division. Ensure a cost-efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform 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 as a medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 6 years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform 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 as a medical practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a medical practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

Note

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. 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 to 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.

Inherent requirements of the job

Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB). Willingness to travel throughout the Kannaland Sub-district. Availability to work sessions as per contract, including schedule changes at short notice.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.