Western Cape Vacancies

ANNEXURE X

PROVINCIAL ADMINISTRATION: WESTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In line with the Employment Equity Plan of the Department of Health and Wellness, it is our intention with

this advertisement to achieve equity in the workplace by promoting equal opportunities and fair
treatment in employment through the elimination of unfair discrimination.

NOTE : It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a
date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess
personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the
SMS, hall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical

exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical
and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct)
assessment.
ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the Post 10/546: Administration
Clerk: Registry (X2 Posts), Salary R228 321 per annum Centre: Groote Schuur
Hospital, Observatory, advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 10 dated 13
March 2026, with reference number: 10/546. Post has been cancelled.

OTHER POSTS

POST 11/179 : DENTALSPECIALIST GRADE 2 TO 3 (DENTALPROSTHETICS SERVICES)
(2 POSTS)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

SALARY : Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum
Grade 3: R1 773 222 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual's personal needs)
CENTRE : Oral Health Centre, Tygerberg/Mitchell’s Plain
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as
Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics.
Experience: Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Dental
Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health
Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Dental
Specialist in Prosthodontics. Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years’ appropriate
experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a
recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign qualified

employee) as a Dental Specialist in Prosthodontics. Inherent requirements of
the job: A valid (code B/EB) driver's licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Competencies (knowledge/skills) Ability to work independently and in a multi-
disciplinary team. Good computer literacy (MS Word, Excel and Outlook).
Appropriate experience as Dental Specialist after registration with the HPCSA
as a Dental Specialist in the speciality Prosthodontics.
DUTIES : key result areas/outputs): Implementation, monitoring and evaluation of dental

services on the Oral Health Teaching platform. Supervision and leadership role
with regards to teaching, training and education of post-graduate and under-
graduate students. Performing administrative activities relating to the position.
Operational and clinical research. Render specialist dental services at the Oral
Health Teaching platform. Provide leadership and management within the Oral
Health Teaching platform.
ENQUIRIES : Prof S Khan, tel. no. (021) 937-3006

APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”)
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2026, 17:00 PM

POST 11/180 : SENIOR REGISTRAR (SUB-SPECIALITY) PAEDIATRIC HAEMATOLOGY
ONCOLOGY

(24 Month Contract)

SALARY : R1 341 855 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according
to the individual's personal needs)
CENTRE : Red Cross war Memorial Children's Hospital, Rondebosch

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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 Specialist in the Speciality: Paediatrics Registration with a professional
council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Paediatrics. Inherent
requirements of the job: FCPaed and MMed (Paed) is a requirement, as well

as registration/ registrability as a specialist with the HPCSA Registrars will be
required to register as post graduate students with the University of Cape Town
as applicable according to the requirements for the discipline in the yearbook
and guidelines. Must provide after-hours emergency services and participate
in commuted overtime at 16 hours per week within the Department of
Paediatrics and Child Health Platform. All applicants must be South African
citizens or permanent residents. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Experience

in and/or demonstrated interest in working with children and their caregivers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
Demonstrated understanding of being mindful of cultural differences and
adapting communication and administration methods to respect diverse
patients. Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and
collaboratively within a team. Demonstrated commitment to ethical conduct,
patient safety, and maintaining confidentiality. Experience in general

paediatrics at a post graduate level. Direct experience in working with children
living with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy and other developmental
conditions. Ability and willingness to supervise medical students and rotating
registrars.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Clinical Service Delivery: Comprehensive Paediatric
Haematology/Oncology and General Paediatric Clinical Care and Service
Delivery in The Western Cape. Care Of Paediatric Haematology/Oncology

Inpatients and Outpatients Under the Direction of Sub-Specialist Supervisors.
After-Hours Duties on The Senior Registrar Roster in the Department of
Paediatrics & Child Health (Uct); And Responsible to the Director of the
Registrar Programme. Supervision: Supervision Of Junior Medical Staff - With
Respect to Patient Care and Clinical Service-Ensuring Safe and High Standard
of Clinical Care. Co-Ordination Of the Junior Medical Team, Nurses and Allied
Health Care Team to Ensure Seamless Provision of Service. Teaching:

Contribute To and Facilitate Learning of Undergraduate Students and
Paediatric Registrars Attached to the Clinic and Ward. Learning: Rotation
Through Areas of Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital’s Paediatric
Haematology/Oncology Service in Order To Acquire Training in Paediatric
Haematology/Oncology Including Completing the Required Training Logbook
and Successfully Passing the College of Medicine of South Africa Certificate
Examination to Enable Certification asAPaediatric Oncologist with The Hpcsa.

AttendanceAnd Presentation atAcademic Departmental Meetings and Journal
Clubs. Research: Involvement With Existing Research Projects, Clinical
Reviews, Audits and Clinical Trials. The Post Holder Is Expected to Conduct A
Research Project Towards Producing a Master’s (Mphil) Thesis Through Uct
and Will Require Proof of Research in Order to Enter the Cmsa Certificate
Exam. Management And Administration: Administration and management in
the paediatric haematology/oncology unit including ensuring correct patient

data and statistics. Efficient management of clinical notes, including generating
letters, providing feedback to referring doctors, contributing to databases, and
using designated ICD-10 codes.
ENQUIRIES : Prof A Davidson, tel. no (021) 658-5570 or email: alan.davidson@uct.ac.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Employees in

service who opt to continue with their pension benefits as Senior Registrar, will
be required to resign after completion of their Registrarship, should they not be
successful for advertised Medical Sub-Specialist positions. The Department of
Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with
disability are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be
appreciated. Specific Senior Registrar posts within the Department will be
identified as part of theAffirmativeAction programme to create a representative

Specialist cadre in line with applicable procedures. Preference will be given to
SA citizens/permanent residents with a valid identity document. Senior
Registrars will be required to register as post-graduates with Stellenbosch
University/ University of Cape Town according to the yearbook and guidelines.
Please ensure that you attach an updated CV. Red Cross War Memorial
Childrens Hospital has adopted the department’s ecosystem framing of its

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training platform. Accordingly, all registrar appointments may be called upon to
work across this platform and may include rotations at Metro West and Rural
East hospitals. This includes Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital,
New Somerset Hospital, Mitchells Plain District Hospital, Victoria Hospital and
George Provincial Hospital. “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 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 on health professionals who
apply for the first time for registration with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for change in registration Senior Registrars will

function across health facilities, as per an agreed programme. Consideration
will be given to existing employees who are already on higher salary packages
to retain their existing salary position, as personal. As such they are entitled to
receive pay progression. Appointment as Senior Registrar will be on contract.
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. 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 : 14 April 2026, 17:00 PM

POST 11/181 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 3 (FAMILY PHYSICIAN)
Overberg District

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 341 855 per annum

Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum
Grade 3: R1 773 222 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual's personal needs.)
CENTRE : Grabouw Community Health Centre, Theewaterskloof Sub-district
REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Registration with a professional council:

Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine.
Experience: Experience: Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as
a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’
appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA
(or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign
qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine. Grade 3: A
minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after

registration with the HPCSA (or a recognized foreign Health Professional
Council in respect of a foreign qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in
Family Medicine. Inherent requirement of the job: Valid (code B/EB/C1) driver’s
license. Compulsory Commuted Overtime (COT) duties.Ability and willingness
to do outreach services to clinics throughout the Theewaterskloof Sub-district.
Competencies (knowledge/skills): Sound knowledge of general medical and
surgical conditions at district hospital and Primary Health Care level and

knowledge applicable to the South African TB and HIV care guidelines.
Comprehensive evidence-based, direct patient-centered. Clinical service
provision in the sub-district Health Service. Computer literacy (MS Excel, Word,
Outlook etc.) and good interpersonal, organizational and teamwork skills.
Competent in performing district level procedures including performance of
caesarian sections, administration of spinal and general anesthesia,
management of chronic conditions and HIV/TB care, maternal and child health

as well as emergency medical care including adult and neonatal resuscitations.
Ability to guide health care colleagues in managing difficult district-level cases.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Provide quality care to patients in the
Theewaterskloof sub-district including Caledon Hospital and surrounding
clinics and healthcare facilities. Provide Outreach and Support service to PHC
facilities in the Theewaterskloof sub-district. Actively participate in skills

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transfer, training, and academic opportunities relevant to the post. Active
involvement in the clinical governance of Theewaterskloof sub-district facilities
as required. Performing administrative duties. Supporting the Sub-district
management team, while maintaining professional ethical standards.
ENQUIRIES : Dr T Pillay, tel.no (028) 212-1070

APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
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 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 health professionals who apply for the first time for registration
as Medical Specialist in Family Medicine with the relevant council (including
individuals who must apply for a change in registration status).
CLOSING DATE : 14 April 2026, 17:00 PM

POST 11/182 : MEDICAL SPECIALIST GRADE 1 TO 2: PSYCHIATRY (PSYCHIATRIC AND

MEDICAL SERVICES)
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

SALARY : Grade 1: R1 341 855 per annum
Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured
according to the individual's personal needs)
CENTRE : Stikland Hospital

REQUIREMENTS : Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows
registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Registration with a professional council:
Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a
Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration
with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of
5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the

HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a
foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Inherent
requirement of the job: Willing and able to work shifts. Willing and able to work
with patients with infectious diseases. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s license and
willingness and ability to travel.Available and willing to participate in after-hours
duties. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Clinical, leadership, administrative,
teaching, and mentoring skills. Appropriate experience in Psychiatry. Excellent

clinical consultation, management and procedural skills. Computer literacy in
MS Office. Good professional attitude. Excellent communication skills.
DUTIES : (key result areas/outputs): Coordination and provision of specialist psychiatric
care to in- and outpatients at Stikland Hospital and outreach support in the
respective sub-structures as designated. Management of and compliance with
designated and relevant clinical governance, corporate governance and
administrative requirements on hospital level Participation in clinical

governance of the mental health service ecosystem as designated and
appropriate. Leadership of an integrated multidisciplinary clinical team. Clinical
supervision and training of registrars and junior staff. Creativity to develop new
ideas in conjunction with ecosystem role-players which has the potential to
result in positive changes to existing processes. Academic teaching, training
and research (NB: The post is a joint appointment with the Department of
Psychiatry; University of Stellenbosch). Complete the required CPD activities

to maintain registration with the HPCSA. Complete and submit required
medical reports and documentation for legal and administrative purposes.
Uphold the reputation and integrity of the medical profession.
ENQUIRIES : Prof L Koen, tel. no. (021) 940 8718 or email: liezle.koen@westercape.gov.za
APPLICATIONS : Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs
(click “online applications”).
NOTE : No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will

be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. “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
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