Manager: Medical Services Grade 1 (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: RXH44/2026

Location: Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 1 479 723 - R 1 640 055 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

STARTING DATE

7/10/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/24 17:00:00

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

GRADE 1

None after registration with the HPCSA as Radiographer in Diagnostic Radiography in respectA minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Appropriate and proven managerial experience in a Health Care environment, showing leadership, strategic and operational skills. Knowledge and proven managerial experience with regard to managing Clinical Services, Human Resource and Financial Resource Management. Extensive knowledge of National, Provincial and institutional health delivery system, policies and law, governing resource allocations, as well as Medico-Legal matters. Understanding of clinical governance and audit and proven skills in quality improvement strategies and implementation thereof. Excellent communication and conflict management skills. Proven computer literacy with proficiency in (i.e. MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint) with the ability to understand and analyse statistical and financial information.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) drivers licence.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.

EXPERIENCE

Effective leadership and management of staff through leading, growing and motivating staff, and enabling a culture of teamwork. Fostering trust and care with staff and stakeholders and growing connectedness Taking responsibility for own behavior, decision-making and conduct. Overall strategic and on the ground operational management, clinical and corporate governance of clinical service departments. Effective and efficient management of Clinical Departments rendering appropriate, comprehensive, equitable, affordable and accessible secondary/tertiary/ quaternary services at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in a resource constrained environment. Participation in ecosystem management for service redesign and transformation to strengthen the equity of access to tertiary care. Special portfolios/ projects, which may include data collection, manipulation and analysis. Ensure the highest standards of patient care are maintained and determine policies and practices regarding admission, treatment and discharge of patients within available resources. Management of feedback from the public and resolution of complaints in order to have continuous improvement of technical quality, internal efficiency and effectiveness of services. Provide platform for teaching, training, development and research to improve overall child wellbeing.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

ENQUIRIES

Dr AN Parbhoo, tel. no. (021) 658-5005, [email protected]

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.