Job Requirements
An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBCHB or equivalent). Grade 1: No experience required. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Computer literate. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Excellent clinical skills; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and management procedures. Good professional attitude, communication skills and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders. Knowledge of public health legislation. Financial management. Project and programme management, transformation management, change management and stakeholder management skills. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and evaluation skills. Integrity and honesty. Teamwork ability. Confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Good understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.
Duties
Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services. Attendance of relevant administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards. Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and 10 coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services. Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers. Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package) Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Location
Free State and Northern Cape Region Mangaung Maximum Correctional Centre
How to Apply
Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post OR email your complete application to the address as indicated below: Send your complete application to: Free State And Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za. Contact persons: Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T at 082 306 9027.
Apply Before:
5/8/2026
Reference No:
FSNC 2026/04/28
Additional Information
Appointment under the Public Service Act.