Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Trauma Centre) (1-year contract) (Contract position)

Western Cape Government Department of Health and Wellness; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,041,000 - 1,714,000; Part time

Job summary

Groote Schuur Hospital in the Western Cape is seeking Medical Officers (Grade 1–3) for a 1-year contract. The role requires HPCSA registration and ATLS certification, with duties spanning leadership, teaching, and clinical governance in trauma care.

Starting 23 Oct 2026, the remuneration varies by grade, and a portion of the package may be structured to suit personal needs. Applicants should have advanced trauma skills and be able to work across multiple hospital platforms.

Qualifications

• ATLS certified and registered with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Completion of Community Service and trauma-focused experience.
• Ability to work in a trauma team with high care trauma patient management.

Responsibilities

• Leadership, teaching, innovation and research.
• Clinical governance and patient care; assisting in theatre.

Skills

ATLS certification

Overtime commitment

On-call shifts

Education

MBChB or equivalent

HPCSA registration as Medical Practitioner

Tools

Ultrasound course

PALS

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Trauma Centre) (1-year contract)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Contract

Reference No: GSH220/2026

Remuneration

Grade 1: R 1 041 402 - R 1 121 241 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 188 255 - R 1 297 089 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 375 245 - R 1 713 534 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

Starting Date

23 Oct 2026

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.

Registration with a professional council

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

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 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). Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all Medical Officers appointments may be called upon to work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plein District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV.

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

Airway skills and ability to resuscitate the severely injured patient. Ability to conduct research. Ability to work as part of a trauma team. Knowledge, expertise and experience with regards to providing medical care of high care trauma patients. Basic surgical skills, ultrasound course, PALS,BLS and ACLS. Appropriate and sufficient clinical experience since obtaining the degree of MBChB and after completion of internal rotations. Completion of Community Service and prior trauma experience.

Enquiries

Ms S Show tel no, [phone] or [e-mail]

Duties (key result areas/outputs)

Leadership. Teaching. Innovation and Research. Clinical Governance. Clinical Service: Patient care and assisting in theatre.

Inherent Requirements of the job

Advanced Trauma Life support (ATLS) certified. Commuted overtime is compulsory. Participate in the after-hours call system.

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required n 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

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.