Medical Officer Grade 1 To 3 (Orthopaedics) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Department

Department of Health and Wellness

Location

New Somerset Hospital

Salary

Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.)

Closing date

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How to apply

Fill in a new Z83 form and quote the reference number.
Attach a detailed CV. Only add certified copies of ID and qualifications if the advert asks for them.
Send it to the address or email in the advert below (or the official circular).
Make sure it arrives before the closing date. Late applications are not considered.

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Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. 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 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

Duties

Clinical Service: Patient care: in-patient and outpatient management of orthopedic patients. Clinical Service: Operative (surgical) care of orthopedic patients, both elective and emergencies. Clinical governance, for example ensuring rational and cost-effective use of resources such as laboratory investigations, medications, consumables and equipment. Teaching: both formal and informal teaching to students. Innovation and Research within the orthopedic team. Leadership within the orthopedic and hospital team.

Enquiries

Ms S Mears, email: Stewart.Mears@westerncape.gov.za

How to apply

Applications go directly to the department — not through GovJobs SA. Submit a completed, signed Z83 form and a detailed CV, quoting the reference number. Application address and any extra instructions are in the department's section of Circular 33 of 2026.