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Medical Officer Grade 1-3

Department of Health (Free State)

Province:

Free State

Salary:

R1 041 402

Closing Date: 

November 16, 2026

DPSA Vacancy Circular:

39 of 2026

194

Find the original in the DPSA circular:

Duties 

Management of all medical conditions to ensure that a competent service is provided to all patients. Candidates will have to perform commuted overtime duties (compulsory & non-negotiable). Supervise junior staff in order to provide adequate medical care and to train them to be able to do key medical interventions. Consult patients on an outpatient basis to have optimal chronic disease management and good long term follow up. Briefing, informing and counselling patients and where appropriate relatives regarding prevention, treatment operative, complications and rehabilitation. Endeavour to become skilled in resuscitative measures and intensive care treatment to assure survival of critically ill-patients.

Key Requirements 

Matric. Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner (Independent Practice). Current annual registration with HPCSA. Grade 1: None after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 1 year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 6 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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 after registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner in respect of South African qualified employees. 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with 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. Knowledge and Skills: Extensive knowledge on Public Service legislation, policies and procedures. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, report writing, medico-legal reports). Good interpersonal skills as well as display of honesty, integrity and excellent work ethics.

WHERE TO APPLY
Free State Provincial Department of Health utilises an e-Recruitment System (applicants must submit their applications via the online link https://www.erecruitment.fs.gov.za

WHAT TO SEND
• A completed and signed Z83 form
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies of your ID and qualifications (check the advert)
• Documents as a PDF

GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: H/M/36/2026
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
• Late applications are not accepted

Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 194.

Enquiries 

Me. NPL Sithebe Tel No: (057) 212 9454

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