MEDICAL OFFICER

Reference: DPKISMH 12/2026 (X1 POST). Salary: Grade 1: R1 001 349 – R1 041402 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 2: R1 142 553 – R1 188 255 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) Grade 3: R1 322 352 – R1 375 245 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package) All-inclusive package consists of 70% basic salary and 30% flexible portion that may be structured in terms of the applicable rules, Plus Commuted Overtime; Medical Aid (Optional).. Requirements: Grade 1: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum of five (05) years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner with a minimum experience of 10 years appropriate Experience as Medical Practitioner. Senior Certificate, An appropriate tertiary qualification (MBChB) Plus, Registration certificate with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Completion of Community Service is mandatory. Community Service officers will not be considered. Knowledge, Skills, Training Duties: Responsibility for care of patients at Orthopaedic units including Outpatient, wards, Theatre and ICU Participate in 24-hour clinical coverage by performing commuted overtime. Attendance of ward rounds and participation in the academic programmes. Provide initial resuscitative and peri-operative clinical care of patients. Ensure that the scientific principles of clinical care are maintained. Ensure clinical effectiveness and efficiency. Participate in clinical audit programmes as and when scheduled. Participate in quality improvement programmes. Participate in effective management of complaints and patient safety incidents. Ensure compliance with current legislative and ethical principles. Ensure sound labour relations in compliance with the relevant legislation while maintaining the interest of the patients. Participate in outreach programmes. Provide training for nurses, junior staff, interns and medical students. Examination, diagnosis and total management of Orthopaedic Patients. Identification and management of emergencies. Maintain proper medical records. Government vacancy from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026.