Medical Officer Grade 1,2,3
Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal)
Province:
KwaZulu-Natal
Salary:
R1 041 402 per annum
Closing Date:
November 16, 2026
DPSA Vacancy Circular:
39 of 2026
235
Find the original in the DPSA circular:
Duties
Assessment, investigation and management of patients in Clinics, Wards and ICU, including after-hour service. Consultation and communication with colleagues and junior staff. Participate in Quality Assurance /Audit and statistics and information acquisition and review. Clinical responsibility with participation in Commuted Overtime. Participate in Academic Programmes in Orthopaedic Department. Assess and manage Orthopaedic patients in Clinics, Wards and ICU. Assisting, developing and implementing of New Services and the utilization of New Equipment. Active participation in Outreach Programme aimed at improving patient access to the relevant clinical services.
Key Requirements
Grade 12 / Senior Certificate. MBChB or equivalent. Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice. Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in independent practice. Grade 1: Experience: Experience: Not Applicable. Foreign qualified candidates requires 1year relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: Experience: 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign candidates require 6 years relevant experience after registration with a recognized Foreign Health Professional Council, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service. Grade 3: Experience: 10 years experience after registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Foreign qualified candidates require 11 years relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign health professional council in respect of foreign qualified employees of whom it is not required performing community service as required in South Africa. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Good knowledge of current health and public service legislation and policy, medical ethics, epidemiology and statistics. Good decision making, analytical and communication skills. Computer Literacy
WHERE TO APPLY
Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 or Email Applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za.
For attention: Mrs M. Chandulal
WHAT TO SEND
• The new Z83 form (2021 version), fully completed and signed
• A detailed, up-to-date CV
• Certified copies only if you are shortlisted
GOOD TO KNOW
• Quote the reference number: GS 22/26
• Shortlisted candidates do a practical and an integrity assessment
Full instructions: DPSA Vacancy Circular 39 of 2026, page 235.
Enquiries
Dr ARW Mungherera-Head Clinical Department Tel No: (033) 897 3299
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