Manager: Medical Services Grade 1 West Coast District

Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Citrusdal Hospital, Cederberg Sub-district Salary: Grade 1: R1 479 723 per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs). DUTIES Strategic and operational management of all health services in the Cederberg Sub-district, including PHC and district hospital services. Ensure safe clinical services and acceptable practices that comply with the professional laws of the country. Establish systems to manage risks and quality in the Cederberg Sub- district in order to ensure support of the patient centred experience, compliance to national core standards and ideal clinics as well as improved information management. Ensure effective and efficient utilisation of allocated human, financial, infrastructure and health technology resources and support service delivery of all the health service platforms in the Cederberg Sub-district. Promote community involvement in the management of the Hospital and Clinic Services and ensure the active functioning of the Hospital Board. ENQUIRIES Mr W Caesar Tel No: (022) 814-0301 HOW TO APPLY Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co NOTE No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. It should be noted that advertised posts are linked to the Institution/ Facility that forms part of the Ecosystem Service platform. Upon appointment, incumbents will be expected to render managerial and clinical services across institutions in the Ecosystem, as needed to sustain health service delivery. Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a practical test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Source: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 of 2026. Apply exactly as the department instructs (Z83 form and CV); Insly does not forward applications for public service posts.

Minimum educational qualification: Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Experience: A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as a Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner. Inherent requirements of the job: Willingness and essential skills to do after hour’s work. Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Strong business orientation with proven skills and abilities in the clinical management of a health service. Proven management competencies specific to a health-care environment. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Internet). Appropriate knowledge of managing clinical services.