Western Cape Department Of Health And Wellness Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3 (Family Medicine) Vacancy 2026 | Salary up to R1,844,151 p.a.

Opportunity Overview

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is seeking Medical Specialists (Family Medicine) for the Clanwilliam Hospital within the Cederberg Sub-district, West Coast District. This role is crucial for providing specialist medical services and clinical leadership in both hospital and primary health care settings.

The department is committed to promoting equal opportunities and fair treatment in employment, in line with its Employment Equity Plan, aiming to achieve equity in the workplace. This vacancy offers the chance to contribute significantly to healthcare delivery in the Western Cape.

Minimum Requirements

• Educational Qualification: An appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Family Physician.
• Professional Registration: Current registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Candidates who have applied for registration with the relevant professional council may also be considered for appointment, provided proof of application is submitted.
• Experience:
• Grade 1: No experience is required after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist.
• Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign health professional council for foreign-qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist, Family Physician.
• Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years of appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign health professional council for foreign-qualified employees) as a Medical Specialist, Family Physician.
• Inherent Job Requirements:
• A valid driver’s license (Code B/EB).
• Willingness to perform Commuted Overtime duties at the Hospital.
• Willingness to work at Primary Health Care (PHC) Clinics in the Sub-district.
• Willingness to do on-site second call overtime.
• Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):
• Ability to work within and lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver services to clients in a Primary Health Care setting and at hospital level.
• Knowledge of the Community Orientated Primary Care approach and the ability to engage relevant stakeholders in the ecosystem.
• Good communication, interpersonal, exceptional leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Basic computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Provide clinical governance and clinical guidance to facility managers at both the Hospital and Clinics.
• Offer clinical service provision and undertake clinical managerial tasks related to medical and allied health staff.
• Deliver clinical service at a Specialist level in Family Medicine, including sub-specialties and emergencies.
• Be involved in the training of students, community service staff, Medical Officers, and Allied Health staff, as well as appropriate research in Family Medicine.
• Assist the Manager: Medical Services with Human Resources and financial resource management duties.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online.

• Visit the Western Cape Government Health Jobs portal: www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
• Click on the "online applications" section.

The closing date for applications is 31 July 2026 at 17:00 PM. Please note that no payment is required to apply for this position.