Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Internal Medicine)Paarl Hospital

As printed in Circular 40 of 2026 · page 185 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 40/201: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (INTERNAL 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 Five (5) appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of six (6) relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom required to perform community service 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 licence, willingness, and ability to travel. Competencies (knowledge/ skills): Appropriate experience in Internal Medicine. Proven experience in procedural skills, appropriate to the field of Internal Medicine. Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively. Good professional attitude. Communication skills.
DUTIES: Provide efficient and affordable high-quality Internal Medicine care to patients served by the hospital and the Rural West Ecosystem, ensuring both productivity and excellence. Provide service professionally and ethically. To serve as role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff by setting an example of an exemplary medical practitioner. Establish a supportive learning environment for junior staff and students at undergraduate level. Provide Outreach and Support services to the Rural West Ecosystem. Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with patients, nursing staff, colleagues, and referral services at both district and tertiary levels. Prepare and submit all necessary medical reports and documentation to fulfil legal and administrative requirements. Undertake the necessary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to uphold your registration status with the HPCSA.
ENQUIRIES: Dr E Marcos at emmanuel.marcos@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.