Jobs · Western Cape · Health
Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Closes Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight
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Two Medical Officer posts (Grades 1–3) at Delft Community Health Centre. For registered medical practitioners with varying experience levels, from newly registered to 10+ years.
- Provide holistic patient care, manage medical and surgical conditions at primary care level, and offer forensic and social services.
- Guide healthcare colleagues in managing complex PHC cases and provide outreach services to clinics in the Northern/Tygerberg Sub-District.
- Manage clinical governance, quality of care, training, data management, and resource utilization.
- You must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Grade 1 requires no experience (SA qualified) or 1 year (foreign qualified); Grade 2 requires 5 years (SA) or 6 years (foreign); Grade 3 requires 10 years (SA) or 11 years (foreign).
- You must have a valid driver's licence, Basic Life Support certificate, and Advance Cardiac Life Support certificate. You must be willing to travel and perform relief duties.
- Based at Delft CHC in the Western Cape.
- No closing date is stated in this advertisement. Submit proof of HPCSA registration or proof of application for registration before interview.
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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 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 requirements of the job:
- A Valid driver’s license.
- Willingness to travel and perform relief duties when required.
- A Valid Basic Life Support certificate and Advance Cardiac Life Support certificate.
- Competencies (knowledge/skills):
- Experience in general medical and surgical conditions on PHC level.
- Experience of South African TB and HIV care guidelines (including drug resistant TB and HIV in children).
- Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and good interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills.
- Provide outreach services to clinics throughout the Northern/Tygerberg Sub- District, guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases.
Duties
- Practicing cost-effective holistic patient care.
- Forensic and social service provision.
- Effective management and utilization of physical and financial resources and Clinical governance.
- Training and development.
- Effective data management.
- Quality of Care and Code of Conduct.
How to apply
Not stated in circular
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Enquiries
Dr. C Richards Tel No: (021) 954-2237
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 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) Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.
As printed in Circular 35 of 2026 · page 176 · open the PDF
POST 35/259: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 (X2 POSTS) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services SALARY: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum CENTRE: Delft CHC 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 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 requirements of the job: A Valid driver’s license. Willingness to travel and perform relief duties when required. A Valid Basic Life Support certificate and Advance Cardiac Life Support certificate. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experience in general medical and surgical conditions on PHC level. Experience of South African TB and HIV care guidelines (including drug resistant TB and HIV in children). Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and good interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills. Provide outreach services to clinics throughout the Northern/Tygerberg Sub- District, guiding health care colleagues in managing difficult PHC cases. DUTIES: Practicing cost-effective holistic patient care. Forensic and social service provision. Effective management and utilization of physical and financial resources and Clinical governance. Training and development. Effective data management. Quality of Care and Code of Conduct. ENQUIRIES: Dr. C Richards Tel No: (021) 954-2237 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 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) Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.