Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Emergency Medicine) (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS452/2026

Location: Victoria Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 1 041 402 per annum, Grade 2: R 1 188 255 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 375 245 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

STARTING DATE

7/24/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/08/07 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.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid (Code B/EB) drivers’ licence. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS/PALS) certification.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Demonstrated clinical experience and competence in Emergency Medicine. Strong communication skills. Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and engage professionally with staff at all organisational levels. Commitment to teaching, training, and the development of an academic career in Emergency Medicine. Sound clinical decision-making and leadership skills in a high-acuity environment. Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

NOTE

“Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirement, 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).

EXPERIENCE

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 I l 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 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 recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide comprehensive clinical management of all patients presenting to the Emergency Centre, including neonates, children, adolescents, and adults. Assess, stabilise, resuscitate, and manage critically ill and injured patients. Supervise, support, and teach undergraduate students, interns, community service officers, and healthcare professionals working within the Emergency Centre. Participate actively in continuous professional development, quality improvement initiatives, clinical governance activities, and academic programmes. Participate in the departmental overtime roster as required. Provide clinical support in other hospital departments when required to meet service delivery needs.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

ENQUIRIES

Dr P. Cloete: email: Philip.cloete@westerncape.gov.z or Tel: (021) 799 1183

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.