Correctional Services Medical Officer (12-Month Contract) Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R1,041,402 – R1,375,245 per annum

Opportunity Overview

Correctional Services is seeking dedicated Medical Officers for a 12-month contract across various facilities in the Western Cape. This is a crucial role for medical professionals committed to providing essential healthcare within the correctional environment. Successful candidates will play a vital part in ensuring the well-being of inmates and upholding health standards.

These positions offer a significant opportunity for medical practitioners, with an attractive all-inclusive annual salary ranging from R1,041,402 to R1,375,245, depending on the grade and experience. Posts are available in regions including Goodwood/Pollsmoor, Drakenstein/Allandale, West Coast/Voorberg, Southern Cape (2 posts), Overberg, and Breede River.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Officer.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• A basic medical degree (MBBCH or equivalent).
• Computer literacy.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• Experience levels for different grades:
• Grade 1: No experience required.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Key Competencies and Attributes:
• Excellent clinical skills, including history taking, examination, clinical assessment, and management procedures.
• Good professional attitude, communication skills, and ethics.
• Knowledge of public health legislation.
• Skills in financial management, project and programme management, transformation management, change management, and stakeholder management.
• Ability in problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management, empowerment, and evaluation.
• Integrity and honesty, with strong teamwork ability.
• Confidentiality and good interpersonal relations, along with assertiveness and networking capability.
• A strong understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.

Key Responsibilities

The successful Medical Officer will be responsible for:

• Facilitating and supporting the provision of medical health care services within correctional facilities.
• Rendering basic medical health care services to inmates.
• Improving the clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring, and supervision of healthcare professionals.
• Rendering medico-legal services.
• Attending relevant administrative and clinical meetings.
• Implementing and monitoring adherence to national health standards.
• Ensuring compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and the Essential Medicine List.
• Facilitating and coordinating medical emergency preparedness and life support services.
• Providing emergency medical care, including after-hours services.
• Referring patients to authorised and recognised health care providers.
• Liaising with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery.
• Managing performance information, human resources, finance, and assets related to health services.