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Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Ent) (5/8th)
Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services
Closes Friday 23 October 2026 at 17:00
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Medical Officer post in Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) care at Paarl Hospital, for doctors registered with the HPCSA. Grades 1 to 3 are offered, based on years of experience.
- Diagnose and treat ear, nose and throat illnesses, and manage treatment plans including medication and therapies.
- Must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Officer. Grade 1 needs no years of experience after HPCSA registration; Grade 2 needs 5 years; Grade 3 needs 10 years.
- Foreign-qualified candidates have different experience rules, and may apply even without full registration if they apply for registration and pay the fees before the interview.
- Must hold a valid Code B or EB driver's licence.
- Based at Paarl Hospital. Upon appointment, you may be asked to provide clinical services across other institutions in the Ecosystem.
- Submit your application as required in the advert. No payment is needed to apply. Enquiries: Dr J West, joshua.west@westerncape.gov.za, (021) 860-2682/2725.
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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 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, 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 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 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, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
- Inherent requirements of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Appropriate experience in Ear, Nose, and Throat.
- Proven experience in procedural skills appropriate to the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat.
- Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively.
- Ability to work independently and to manage time and administrative tasks effectively.
- Good professional attitude.
- Communication skills.
Duties
- Provide comprehensive Ear, Nose, and Throat 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 tertiary care or other healthcare providers when necessary.
- Participation in outreach services that are provided by the Ear, Nose, and Throat department.
- 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
Dr J West, email: joshua.west@westerncape.gov.za, Tel No: (021) 860- 2682/2725
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 36 of 2026 · page 262 · open the PDF
POST 36/324: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (ENT) (5/8TH) Chief Directorate: Rural Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R650 877 (5/8th) per annum Grade 2: R742 659 (5/8th) per annum, Grade 3: R859 527 (5/8th) 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 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, 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 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 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, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Ear, Nose, and Throat. Proven experience in procedural skills appropriate to the field of Ear, Nose, and Throat. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Ability to work independently and to manage time and administrative tasks effectively. Good professional attitude. Communication skills. DUTIES: Provide comprehensive Ear, Nose, and Throat 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 tertiary care or other healthcare providers when necessary. Participation in outreach services that are provided by the Ear, Nose, and Throat department. 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: Dr J West, email: joshua.west@westerncape.gov.za, Tel No: (021) 860- 2682/2725 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.