Job Requirements
Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Ophthalmology. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB or higher) driver’s license. Provision of services across the Rural Central Ecosystem. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Proven competency in managing Ophthalmology cases independently. Proven experience in quality improvement and research methodology. Proven leadership and team-work abilities. Proven knowledge of relevant health policies, guidelines and related prescripts to manage resources effectively. Computer literacy. 208 PUBLIC
Duties
Patient-centered services through comprehensive, efficient and cost-effective Ophthalmology services that is of high quality across the Rural Central Ecosystem. Strong clinical governance through a culture of persistent quality improvement and research within the department to stay abreast of clinical development. Teaching and learning by fostering a learning environment for students, junior staff and peers at both under- and postgraduate level as required; as well as updating own knowledge and skills. Perform outreach and support to improve service delivery in the Rural Central Ecosystem. Sound corporate governance evident by effective and efficient financial and physical resource management; as well as adherence to requirements for all People Management matters.
What is the Salary
Grade 1: R671 per hour Grade 2: R766 per hour Grade 3: R887 per hour
Location
Worcester Regional Hospital
How to Apply
Dr JJ Fourie Tel No: (023) 348-1101
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 to register 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).
