POST 06/386 : MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (20 SESSIONS P/WEEK) 
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
(Contract 01 April 2026 until 31 October 2027)
SALARY : Grade 1: R482 per hour
Grade 2: R550 per hour
Grade 3: R636 per hour
CENTRE : Metro TB Hospital Complex (DP Marais Hospital)

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 Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. One-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: A valid (code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in integrated multi-disciplinary teams across platforms. Computer Literacy (MS Office).

DUTIES : Provision of clinical services. Clinical management of all TB patients, referrals, admissions and new patients. Interact and co-operate with colleagues and other health services. Liaison with clinics, hospitals and other health services. Ensure cost effective and safe usage of drugs. Provide support to Head of Department. Participate in departmental activities and meetings. Undertake general administrative tasks and tasks delegated by the Head of Department. Serve on delegated committees and participate in operational research.

ENQUIRIES : Dr JB Te Riele Tel No: (021) 508-7400
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs.

NOTE : 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). The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

CLOSING DATE : 06 March 2026, 17:00 PM

In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health it is our intention with this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.