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Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Obstetrics and Gynaecology)Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley
Closes Friday 27 November 2026 at 17:00
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Senior medical officer post in obstetrics and gynaecology at Tygerberg Hospital. Suits HPCSA-registered medical practitioners with obstetrics and gynaecology experience who can run a large labour ward
- Duties include clinical management of obstetric and gynaecology cases, including the labour ward and gynaecology units, and leading care of critically ill patients.
- You must be registered with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 1 needs no experience after registration; Grade 2 needs 5 years and Grade 3 needs 10 years (foreign-qualified applicants need one more year in each case).
- You must hold a valid Code B or EB driver's licence, accept a compulsory commuted overtime contract and be able to work after hours. You must be able to do a Caesarean section without supervision.
- You must also supervise and teach medical students, interns and midwifery staff, and have MS Office skills.
- The post is based at Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, Western Cape. Salary ranges from R1 041 402 to R1 375 245 per annum across Grades 1 to 3.
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Requirements
- Minimum educational qualification:
- Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
- Registration with a professional council:
- Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
- Experience:
- Grade 1:
- None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
- 1-year 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 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 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 requirement of the job:
- Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license.
- Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care to manage a large labour ward at regional hospital level.
- Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff.
- Must be able to do a Caesarean section safely and without supervision.
- Candidates should be able to do a basic gestational ultrasound scan.
- Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory.
Duties
- Provide expert clinical management of all non-acute and emergency O&G cases within the department, including labour ward and gynaecology units.
- Lead the care of critically ill patients, including advanced resuscitation and stabilisation.
- Supervise, mentor, and teach medical students, interns, and midwifery staff.
- Ensure efficient administration of clinical services, including medico-legal responsibilities.
- Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the department.
- Participate in the termination of pregnancy program in line with legislation and best practice.
- Promote cost-effective clinical care by optimising the use of laboratory services, blood products, medications, consumables, and equipment.
How to apply
Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).
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Enquiries
Prof GS Gebhardt Tel No: (021) 938-4638
Notes from the department
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 180 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 41/265: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY) 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: Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year 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 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 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 requirement of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license. Commuted overtime contract is compulsory, as well as the ability to work after-hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care to manage a large labour ward at regional hospital level. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Must be able to do a Caesarean section safely and without supervision. Candidates should be able to do a basic gestational ultrasound scan. Computer literacy in MS Office mandatory. DUTIES: Provide expert clinical management of all non-acute and emergency O&G cases within the department, including labour ward and gynaecology units. Lead the care of critically ill patients, including advanced resuscitation and stabilisation. Supervise, mentor, and teach medical students, interns, and midwifery staff. Ensure efficient administration of clinical services, including medico-legal responsibilities. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realisation of strategic goals and objectives of the department. Participate in the termination of pregnancy program in line with legislation and best practice. Promote cost-effective clinical care by optimising the use of laboratory services, blood products, medications, consumables, and equipment. ENQUIRIES: Prof GS Gebhardt Tel No: (021) 938-4638 NOTE: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.