Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Medical Officer Vacancy 2026 | Salary: R1,041,402 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is inviting applications for Medical Officer positions across Grade 1 to 3. This is an opportunity to contribute to public healthcare within Primary Healthcare Clinics in the sub-district and at District Level Hospitals.

Successful candidates will play a vital role in delivering essential clinical services and upholding high standards of patient care and clinical governance. These positions offer a salary range from R1,041,402 per annum for Grade 1, up to R1,375,245 per annum for Grade 3, with a portion of the package potentially structured to individual needs.

Minimum Requirements

• Appropriate qualification allowing registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
• Current registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Experience for Grade 1:
• South African qualified employees: No experience required after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA.
• Foreign qualified employees: 1 year of relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council, for those not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.
• Experience for Grade 2:
• South African qualified employees: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA.
• Foreign qualified employees: A minimum of 6 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council, for those not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.
• Experience for Grade 3:
• South African qualified employees: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA.
• Foreign qualified employees: A minimum of 11 years’ relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council, for those not required to perform Community Service in South Africa.
• A valid driver’s license (B/EB/C1).
• Willingness to relieve at Primary Healthcare Clinics within the Sub-district.
• Willingness to rotate.
• Willingness to partake in the Commuted Overtime system at Clanwilliam Hospital.
• Ability to function and make decisions independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication, interpersonal relationships, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and protocols of the Western Cape Department of Health.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver general clinical services to a District Level Hospital.
• Provide general clinical services to a sub-district Primary Health Care Platform.
• Contribute to Clinical Governance, including quality care of patients, teaching, and training.
• Maintain Ethics & Integrity and provide assistance to Family Physicians.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted online.

• Visit the official Western Cape Government Health Jobs portal.
• Locate the "MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1 TO 3" vacancy.
• Follow the instructions on the portal to complete and submit your application.

Apply online at: https://www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs

Closing Date: 12 June 2026, 17:00 PM