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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration as a Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of who is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa.

Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a 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 a Medical Practitioner with a recognized foreign Health 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 as a Medical Practitioner after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner in respect of SA qualified employees. A minimum of 11 years relevant experience after registration as a Medical Practitioner with a recognized 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.

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 licence and willingness and ability to travel.

Available and willing to participate in after-hours duties.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Appropriate experience in Psychiatry.

Excellent clinical consultation, management and procedural skills.

Computer literacy.

Good professional attitude.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to work well both in a team or as an individual.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric care to patients by diagnosing and treating illnesses, injuries, and other health conditions.

Formulate and manage treatment plans, including medication and therapies.

Maintain accurate and detailed patient records both electronically and paper-based.

Refer patients to specialists or other healthcare providers when necessary.

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.

How to apply

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Notes

Directorate

Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.

Closing Date

CLOSING DATE: 13 March 2026, 17:00 PM