Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type: Permanent

Reference No: MHS394/2026

Location: Helderberg 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

6/26/2026 12:00:00 AM

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

2026/07/10 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.

ENQUIRIES

Dr W Viljoen Tel: 021 850 4705

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Provide clinical care across outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings. Manage acute and chronic conditions, including undifferentiated presentations. Perform minor procedures appropriate to level of care. Identify clinical deterioration, initiate stabilization, and ensure appropriate referral or escalation. Ensure continuity of care across clinical interfaces. Provide after-hours and weekend clinical cover across all departments. Participate in ward rounds, admissions, inpatient management, and discharges. Maintain high standards of clinical documentation and handover. Provide clinical outreach and support to facilities within the Helderberg Hospital ecosystem based on service needs. Support integration between hospital, PHC, and community-based services. Contribute to continuity of care across levels of service. Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings, audits, and incident reviews. Contribute to Ideal Hospital and OHSC compliance and SOP implementation. Support patient safety and service improvement initiatives. Provide teaching and supervision to interns, students, and junior medical officers. Support workplace-based assessments and clinical learning.

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, who are 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 Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, who are 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 a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, who are not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

NOTE

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).

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Valid Code B/EB driver’s license. Willingness and ability to work commuted overtime, including nights, weekends, and public holidays. Willingness to work across all clinical domains within the hospital, including emergency centre, wards, maternity, pediatrics, and surgical services. Willingness and ability to travel for outreach and service support across the Helderberg Hospital health ecosystem. Ability to manage a high clinical workload and make independent decisions within scope of practice.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Ability to function as a generalist clinician across adult medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics, emergency care, and basic surgical conditions. Ability to assess, triage, stabilise, and initiate management of acutely ill and undifferentiated patients. Competence in managing chronic diseases and multimorbidity in a resource-constrained environment. Ability to perform essential bedside procedures appropriate to level of care. Ability to recognise clinical limits and escalate appropriately in line with clinical governance pathways. Competence in rational prescribing, medication reconciliation, and management of polypharmacy, including palliative care. Commitment to patient safety, continuity of care, and person-centered clinical decision-making. Ability to communicate effectively in complex or high-pressure situations and maintain accurate medico-legal documentation. Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams across hospital and primary care interfaces. Resilience and ability to function under pressure in a high-volume clinical environment Digital literacy (eCCR, SPV, ECM, HECTIS, MS Office).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

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

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.