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 Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the 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 whom it 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 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 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. Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work commuted overtime. 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. Proven ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families. Clinical skills and experience 191 PUBLIC in paediatrics and neonatology. Good interpersonal, planning and organisational skills. Computer literacy (MS Office).
Duties
To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatrics and Neonatology covering daytime work and after-hours duties. To provide inpatient and/or outpatient care, including clinical teaching, administration, management and research.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.)
Location
Khayelitsha District Hospital
How to Apply
Dr T Josephs Tel No: (021) 360-4357
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
9/4/2026
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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 a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
