Mpumalanga Department Of Health Medical Officer Grade 3: Eye Care Vacancy 2026
Mpumalanga Department Of Health
Public Service (PSETA)
More Mpumalanga Department Of Health posts →Monthly stipend
Not stated
Closing date
11 Sept 2026
12 days left
- Opportunity
- Permanent
- Minimum education
- Degree (NQF 7)
- Location
- Middelburg, Mpumalanga
- SETA
- PSETA
- Posted
- 30 Aug 2026
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Opportunity Overview
The Mpumalanga Department of Health is seeking applications for two (2) Medical Officer Grade 3: Eye Care positions. These roles are based at King Nyabela Hospital in Middelburg, located within the Nkangala District.
The Department of Health is committed to being an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is their intention to promote representivity in terms of race, gender, and disability through the filling of these positions.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for the Medical Officer Grade 3: Eye Care posts, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess an MBChB degree (qualification) that allows for registration with the HPCS.
- Professional registration with the relevant statutory council will be required for shortlisted candidates, as is standard for health posts within the Department.
- People with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate this in their application.
How to Apply
Follow these exact steps to submit your application:
- Online Application: All applications must be submitted exclusively through the Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
- Required Documents: Submit a fully completed and signed Z83 form, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). Do not submit copies of qualifications or other relevant documents with your initial application; these will be requested from shortlisted candidates only, to be submitted on or before the day of the interview.
- Post Details: Ensure you clearly state the full post description, "Medical Officer Grade 3: Eye Care," and the relevant Post Reference Number, "MPDOH/AUG/26/1398," on your application.
- Multiple Applications: If you wish to apply for more than one post, a complete set of application documents (Z83 and CV) must be submitted separately for each position.
- Important Notes:
- No fax applications will be considered.
- Incomplete and/or unsigned applications will not be considered.
- If you are currently in service, please indicate your PERSAL number at the top of form Z83.
- Applications close on 11 September 2026. Applicants are advised to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
This listing in context
What the 354 opportunities we currently hold say about this one.
- Live permanent posts
- 147
- In Mpumalanga
- 7
- Closing within 7 days
- 1
24% of the 147 live permanent posts we hold ask for Degree (NQF 7), so this listing asks for what most of them ask for.
Live permanent posts stay open for a median of 13 days between posting and closing date.
Calculated by SetaJobs from the 354 listings open on this site right now, and updated as they change. Browse all 16 opportunities in Mpumalanga.
What you'll need to apply
Send only the Z83 and your CV. Attaching certified copies now is not required, and an incomplete Z83 is the single commonest reason applications are rejected.
- A completed Z83 form
- Your CV
What this kind of post involves
A permanent post is ongoing employment with no end date, carrying full benefits and, in the public service, a defined salary level with annual notch progression. These are advertised competitively and the selection process is considerably more formal than for programme placements.
How the selection usually runs
- Applications are screened against the stated minimum requirements first, mechanically — not meeting one is fatal regardless of the rest of your application.
- Shortlisted candidates are interviewed by a panel, and for many posts a competency assessment or practical exercise follows.
- Verification of qualifications, criminal record and references happens before an offer, and it is a common point of delay.
What you leave with
Ongoing employment with benefits, and in government a position on a salary scale with a defined progression path.
Where this leads next
Notch progression within your level
Satisfactory annual performance assessment.
The next salary level up
Competing for an advertised post at that level — levels are attached to posts, not to people.
Supervisory or management post
Experience at the level below, plus the qualification the higher post specifies.
A typical route, not a guarantee — progression depends on vacancies, funding and your own performance.
Watch out for this
The screening is mechanical and happens before anyone reads your CV: the advert’s own application instructions are applied as written, and an incomplete or unsigned form is discarded whatever the rest of the application says.
About PSETA & this sector
PSETA supports skills across national and provincial government administration, a common entry point for graduates into the public service.
