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A job opportunity

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Obstetrics)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS213/2025
  Mowbray Maternity Hospital
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Appropriate experience and skills in obstetrics and gynaecology care. Ability to work in a team and with all levels of staff. Ability to perform a Caesarean section safely and without supervision with the experience of a minimum of 50 Caesarean Sections done independently. Computer literacy.
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Clinical triage and management of all non-acute and emergency O&G presentation to the Labour Suite at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. Managing critically ill patients including resuscitation. Supervision and teaching of students, interns and midwives. Provide an efficient administration service regarding all clinical and non-clinical matters and medico-legal work. Provide guidance and leadership towards the realization of strategic goals and objectives of the department. Ensure a cost -efficient service at clinical level with regards to laboratory services, blood, medicine, consumables and equipment.
 
Enquiries:
Dr TA Horak, Tel. no. (021) 659 5579
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA-qualified employees. 1-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: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of 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: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA-qualified employees. A minimum of 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.
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Shortlisted ccandidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates will be required to submit a logbook outlining their surgical experience in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. “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)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid South African (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Participate in the after hours call system.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1,001,349 - 1 078 116 per annum, Grade 2: R 1,142,553 -1 247 202 per annum, Grade 3:
R 1,322,352 - 1 647 630 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
4/11/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 4/30/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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