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POST 10/05 : MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1

🏒 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES πŸ“ Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Witbank ⏳ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 🧾 Post: 10/05 # Ref: LMN 2026/03/01

Key details

Salary
R1 001 349 β€’ per annum β€’ package
Centre
Limpopo, Mpumalanga and North West region: Witbank
Reference
LMN 2026/03/01
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

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Overview
Join the Department of Correctional Services to provide essential medical care and primary healthcare services to offenders, including emergency and medico-legal care.

Requirements

Recognized MBChB with traceable experience in the Health Services environment.

Registration as Medical Practitioner with the Health Professional Council of South Africa.

Public Health experience will be an advantage.

Computer literate.

Valid driver’s licence.

Competencies and Attributes: Knowledge of Public Health, financial management, communication, project and programme management.

Transformation management, change management, stakeholder management, problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation and decision making.

People management and empowerment, evaluation skills, integrity and honesty, confidentiality, good interpersonal relations.

Understanding of Public service policies and legislative frameworks.

Assertiveness and ability to network.


Duties

Render basic medical healthcare services to offenders.

Provide clinical care and relevant Primary Healthcare Programmes.

Render medico-legal services.

Maintain good medical practice.

Adhere to medical standards.

Write reports and keep records.

Effectively utilize resources.

Provide emergency medical care, including after hours.

Refer patients to authorised and Recognized healthcare providers.

Provide training where necessary.

Perform medical procedures.

Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery.

Adhere to departmental policies and orders.


How to apply

Email: ECHRM@dcs.gov.za

Send your complete application to: Eastern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Eastern Cape.
Recruitment Section
P/Bag X9013
East London OR hand deliver at: Moore Street
Block E Ocean Terrace Quigney
East London
Contact persons: Ms Myataza Z (043) 706 7866/Ms Mgugudo N Tel No: (043) 706 7882.
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape
P/Bag X20530
Bloemfontein
9300 OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street
Agrimed Building
9300 OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mkuni NJ /Ms Molutsoane N/Ms Radebe T/ Ms.
Ramncwana B at (082) 306 9027.
Gauteng Region: The Regional Commissioner Gauteng
P/Bag X393
Pretoria
0001 OR hand deliver at: 1077 Forum East Building
Arcadia Street
Hatfield OR you can email your application to GPHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Masango SS (012) 420 0173/Ms Feni SAP (012) 420 0173/(012) 420 0179.
Kwazulu-Natal Region: The Regional Commissioner: KwaZulu Natal
P/Bag X9126
Pietermaritzburg
3201 OR hand deliver at: Correctional Services
Eugene Marais Road
Napierville
3201 OR you can email your application to KZNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Singh M (033) 355 7380/Ms Zuma NI Tel No: (033) 355 7367.
Limpopo
Mpumalanga and North West Region: The Regional Commissioner Limpopo
Mpumalanga & North West
P/Bag X142
0001 OR hand deliver at: Cnr Johannes Ramokhoase (Proes) & Paul Kruger Street
196 Masada Building
09th Floor
0001 OR you can email your application to LMNHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Mr Buthelezi Z Tel No: (012) 306 2025/Ms Nomvela PM Tel No: (012) 306 2033/Ms Lekhuleni TD Tel No: (012) 306 2034.
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape
P/Bag X14
Goodwood
7459 OR hand deliver at: Peninsula Drive
Monte Vista
7460 OR you can email your application to WCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms NA Mdladlamba Tel No: (021) 550 6014/Ms A Reddy Tel No: (021) 559 7929/Mr S Sikisazane Tel No: (021) 558 0108/Ms NC Sotyibi Tel No: (021) 558 0518.

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Appointment under the Public Service Act.

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