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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: Applicants must have a valid APLS/ PALS certificate.

Must provide after-hours emergency services and participate in commuted overtime at 16-hours per week.

Competencies (knowledge/skills): Ability to work in a professional team.

Post- internship experience in general paediatrics under onsite supervision of a registered paediatrician.

Ability to achieve and maintain good interpersonal relations with staff, patients and their families.

Must assist with the provision of a comprehensive paediatric service.

Completion of /or exemption from South African Community Service.

Excellent report, clinical note and referral writing skills.

Experience with teamwork, planning, organizing and coordination.

Excellent interpersonal, administrative, communication, analytical and problem- solving skills.

Display empathy for patients, promote advocacy and facilitate holistic treatment.

Good time management.

Duties

(key result areas/outputs): Provide a high-quality clinical service to patients and their families.

Supervision of junior medical staff to ensure quality of care and good clinical outcomes.

Interaction with (and supervision of where necessary) nursing staff, allied professionals, and students.

Informal teaching and training of junior staff in the course of clinical work.

Teaching (formal and informal) of undergraduate medical students.

Effective and efficient administration of clinical services.

Clinical leadership in the workplace.

Administration of the Medical Officer Roster, HECTIS patient management system and other WCG health applications.

Improve professional competence by regular self-learning and reflection with the application of current evidence

How to apply

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Notes

Closing Date

13 March 2026, 17:00 PM