Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. 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 requirement of the job: Commuted overtime is compulsory. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Good governance principles and documentation practices. Commitment to providing empathetic, holistic care and advocating for patients. Capability to handle a demanding clinical workload with effective time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills. Strong interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients, and their families. Post community service experience in General Paediatrics or Neonatology.
Duties
Provide comprehensive medical care to neonates, including managing acute neonatal emergencies, performing resuscitation and stabilisation procedures, and treating neonates with chronic and complex medical conditions under supervision. Actively participate in daily ward rounds, collaborating with consultants and multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute plans under supervision. Supervise and provide guidance to junior medical staff and medical students, enhancing their clinical skills and knowledge in neonatology. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives aimed at optimising patient outcomes and advancing best practices within the neonatal unit. Communicate effectively with patients’ families, offering support, information, and empathy during critical times.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
Groote Schuur Hospital, Observatory
How to Apply
www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
Apply Before:
30 January 2026
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Additional Information
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 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 161 a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Groote Schuur Hospital, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Groote Schuur Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its training platform. Accordingly, all Medical Officer 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 Plain District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and George Provincial Hospital.
