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 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 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 requirements of the job: Willingness to work commuted overtime (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. Proven ability to work within a team and communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and families. Clinical skills and experience in paediatrics and neonatology.
Duties
(key result areas/outputs): To render a comprehensive clinical service in Paediatrics and Neonatology covering day-time 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 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). (It will be expected of the successful candidate to participate in a system of remunerated commuted overtime).
Location
Khayelitsha District Hospital, Khayelitsha Eastern Sub-structure office
How to Apply
Dr TL Josephs, tel. no. (021) 360-4357
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
Apply Before:
3/13/2026
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Additional Information
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this