Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA)as a Medical Officer. Registration with the professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Officer. 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 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 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. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1). Availability to travel to sub-district facilities to offer a service. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to function/make decisions independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Good communication, interpersonal relationships, exceptional leadership and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies of the Department of Health Western Cape. Knowledge applicable to South African chronic diseases and care guidelines. Provision of evidence-based care to the sub-district. Computer literacy. Competence in performing district level procedures including (but not limited to): caesarean 207 sections. Competence in administering spinal and general anesthesia. Sound knowledge of infectious and non-communicable diseases management, maternal and child health care as well as emergency medical care including adult, child and neonatal resuscitations. Knowledge in the management of obstetric and gynecological emergencies, general medicine, general pediatrics and district-level surgical cases. Knowledge in Primary Health Care services.
Duties
Deliver a general clinical service to Hermanus Hospital and PHC clinics and healthcare facilities in the Overstrand sub-district. Provide outreach support to PHC facilities in the sub-district. Responsible use of resources, including laboratory and blood products and rational prescription of Medicines. Active participation in the implementation of clinical governance strategies. Following local guidelines and policies to practice evidence-based medicine. Display good ethical conduct and professional and personal integrity. Actively participate in good clinical practice, skills transfer, teaching and academic opportunities related to the post. Deliver a general clinical service to a District Hospital and PHC clinics. Ensure high-quality patient care including treatment of patients in accordance with provincial protocols.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R751 011 per annum Grade 2: R856 914 per annum Grade 3: R991 764 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
Hermanus Hospital, Overstrand Sub-district
How to Apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
28 November 2025
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