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Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Emergency Medicine)Paarl Hospital
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Friday 20 November 2026 at 17:00
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Medical Officer post (Grades 1 to 3) in emergency medicine at Paarl Hospital. Suits doctors registered with the HPCSA who have the experience for the chosen grade.
- Provide emergency care by diagnosing and treating patients, and prescribing and managing treatment plans.
- Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Officer. Grade 1 needs no experience after registration for SA-qualified staff; Grade 2 needs at least 5 years and Grade 3 at least 10 years.
- Must have a valid Code B or EB driver's licence and be willing and able to travel.
- Salary ranges from R1 041 402 (Grade 1) to R1 375 245 (Grade 3) per year. Part of the package can be structured to personal needs.
- Based at Paarl Hospital. Upon appointment, you may be asked to provide clinical services across other institutions in the Ecosystem.
- No payment is needed to apply. Candidates without HPCSA registration may apply but must show proof of registration application and fee payment by the interview day.
- The text does not state a closing date.
Generated by claude-haiku-5-5 from the text below; it may be wrong or incomplete. Original wording, page 185 (opens in new tab)
Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Officer.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees.
- One (1) year’s relevant experience after registration as 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 2:
- A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as 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 recognised foreign Health 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 a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
- A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as 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.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, willingness, and ability to travel.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Appropriate experience in Emergency Medicine.
- Proven experience in procedural skills appropriate to the field of Emergency Medicine.
- Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
- Good professional attitude.
- Good Communication skills.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses and other health conditions.
- Prescribe and manage treatment plans, including medication and therapies.
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient records.
- Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources.
- Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA.
- Participate in training and educational programs for healthcare professionals.
- Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes.
- Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
D r A A P a r k e r T e l N o : ( 0 2 1 ) 8 6 0 - 2 5 0 0 , o r e m a i l : aziz.parker@westerncape.gov.za
Notes from the department
- 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 to candidates 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).
- It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform.
- Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.
As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 185 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 40/202: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (EMERGENCY MEDICINE) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) CENTRE: Paarl Hospital REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Officer. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. One (1) year’s relevant experience after registration as 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 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as 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 recognised foreign Health 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 a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as 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. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license, willingness, and ability to travel. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Emergency Medicine. Proven experience in procedural skills appropriate to the field of Emergency Medicine. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Good professional attitude. Good Communication skills. DUTIES: Provide comprehensive emergency care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses and other health conditions. Prescribe and manage treatment plans, including medication and therapies. Maintain accurate and detailed patient records. Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary. Financial management by effective and efficient use of resources. Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA. Participate in training and educational programs for healthcare professionals. Complete and submit required medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes. Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession. ENQUIRIES: D r A A P a r k e r T e l N o : ( 0 2 1 ) 8 6 0 - 2 5 0 0 , o r e m a i l : aziz.parker@westerncape.gov.za 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 to candidates 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). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.