Medical Officer Grade 3

About the role

The Department of Health (Mpumalanga) is hiring a Medical Officer Grade 3, based in Ermelo Hospital (Gert Sibande District). This is a permanent post, paying R1,375,245 – R1,713,534 a year. How to apply: Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za Reference number to quote: MPDOH/OCT/26/1621 Closing date: 23 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• To execute duties and functions with proficiency, to support the aims and objectives of the Institution that consistent with standards of patient care.
• Accept responsibility for the management of patients admitted in a level 2/3 package of service facility.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of guidelines and protocols.
• Participate in academic and training programmes.
• Assist with clinical audits actively participate in continuous professional development.
• Provide support to hospital management towards an efficient standard of patient care and services is maintained.

Requirements

• MBChB degree (qualification) that allows registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner n Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner (2026) (Independent Practice).
• A valid work permit will be required from non-South Africans.
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics.
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline.
• Knowledge of current Health and Public Service regulations and policies.
• Additional experience in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neurosurgery, Anaesthesiology, Urology and ENT will serve as recommendation.
• Skills in terms of consultations, history taking, examination, clinical assessment and clinical management.
• Grade 3: at least 10 years’ experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice).
• At least eleven (11) years relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign health profession council and/or the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice) for foreign qualified employees.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competences Required:
• Sound knowledge of medical ethics
• Multidisciplinary management and teamwork and experience in the respective medical discipline
• Sound clinical knowledge, competency and skills in general clinical domains
• The ability to work under supervision as an efficient team member
• Good communication, leadership, interpersonal, and supervisory skills
• Ability to manage patients independently, diligently, responsibility and engage when necessary
• Knowledge of current health policies, legislation, programmes and priorities within the domain
• Ability to teach, guide and junior staff within the department
• Behavioural Attributes:
• Stress tolerance
• To work within a team
• Self-confidence and the ability to build and maintain good relationship