Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Internal Medicine)

About the role

The Department of Health and Wellness (Western Cape) is offering an internship in Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Internal Medicine) in Rural Health Services, based in Paarl Hospital. The stipend is R1,041,402 a year. How to apply: Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”). Closing date: 20 November 2026, 17:00PM 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). It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient and affordable high-quality Internal Medicine care to patients served by the hospital and the Rural West Ecosystem, ensuring both productivity and excellence.
• Provide service professionally and ethically.
• To serve as role model and clinical mentor to junior doctors and associated clinical staff by setting an example of an exemplary medical practitioner.
• Establish a supportive learning environment for junior staff and students at undergraduate level.
• Provide Outreach and Support services to the Rural West Ecosystem.
• Maintain positive and collaborative relationships with patients, nursing staff, colleagues, and referral services at both district and tertiary levels.
• Prepare and submit all necessary medical reports and documentation to fulfil legal and administrative requirements.
• Undertake the necessary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities to uphold your registration status with the HPCSA.

Requirements

• Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Officer.
• Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Officer.
• Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees.
• 1 year’s relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreignqualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform community service as required in South Africa.
• Grade 2: at least Five (5) appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees.
• At least six (6) relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign-qualified employees, of whom required to perform community service 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 requirements of the job: Valid (Code B/EB) driver's licence, willingness, and ability to travel.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills)
• Appropriate experience in Internal Medicine
• Proven experience in procedural skills, appropriate to the field of Internal Medicine
• Proven knowledge of public health policies, guidelines and related prescript to manage resources effectively
• Good professional attitude
• Communication skills