Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3Ceres Hospital, Witzenburg Sub-district

As printed in Circular 41 of 2026 · page 182 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 41/267: MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3 Cape Winelands District
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.) (plus, a non-pensionable, rural allowance of 18% of the basic annual salary)
CENTRE: Ceres Hospital, Witzenburg Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a 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. One-year relevant experience after registration as 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 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 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 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 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. Inherent requirements of the job: A Code (B/EB) valid driver’s license and willingness to work after hours. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to communicate (verbal and written). Good management, supervisory and decision-making skills. Knowledge and insight of legislation and policies, relevant to current medical practice within the Public Service, experience in working in a district level hospital and Primary Health Care (PHC) setting.
DUTIES: Clinical Service Provision. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement. Training, Learning & development. Provide quality outpatient care to patients in Ceres Hospital and Witzenberg Sub-District including surrounding clinics and healthcare facilities. Actively participate in skills transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active involvement in the clinical governance of Witzenberg Sub-district facilities as required.
ENQUIRIES: Dr. M Crous Tel No: (023) 316-9600
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 on 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). 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.