Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is hiring 2 Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Anaesthetics) posts in Metro Health Services, based in Khayelitsha District Hospital. This is a permanent post, paying R1,041,402 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 23 October 2026, 17:00 PM Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide meticulous pre-, intra- and post-operative care at the standards required of a medical officer in Anaesthesiology and Critical care.
• Participate in normal and after hour duties in operating theatres.
• Teaching and training of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care to undergraduate students, interns and peers in clinical areas.
• Achieve Part one FCA (SA) exam and staying abreast of latest developments in the field of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care.
• Complete the required CPD activities to maintain registration with the HPCSA.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records of acceptable medico-legal standard.
• Execute administrative duties required to maintain efficient service delivery.
• Interest in Research and audit required.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees.
• One-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 3: at least 10 years appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees.
• At least 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Willingness to work after hours, including shifts, weekends, public holidays and call out work from home.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills):
• Diploma in Anaesthesia with appropriate experience and competency in General and Regional Anaesthesia
• Sound general medical knowledge and skills
• Professional working attitude and compassionate towards patients