Medical Officer Grade 1 To 3 (Staff/Occupational Health Clinic) Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

Department: Department Of Environmental Affairs And Development Planning (Western Cape) Centre: Office of the Chief Director: Metro Health Services Salary: Grade 1: R1 041 402 per annum Grade 2: R1 188 255 per annum Grade 3: R1 375 245 per annum (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.) DUTIES Establish, manage Occupational Health service and Monitoring and evaluation of all occupational illnesses and injuries. Hazard identification and risk management and Workplace Health Risk Assessments (HRA) and development of occupational risk exposure profiles. Policy Review, Formulation, Maintenance and Disseminate policies and procedures to enhance the safety of staff in the institute. OHS Services management, administration, and Governance of management structures. Provide occupational health technical input on procurement, education and training within areas of control, develop staff literacy on occupational Health and Safety principles, practices and guidelines within the district and the facilities. Documentation, Data management and reporting. ENQUIRIES Ms R Vallie Tel No: (021) 815-8685 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. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status. 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 Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner. Registration with a professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner. Experience: Grade 1: None after registration as Medical Practitioner with the HPCSA in respect of SA qualified employees. 1-year relevant experience after registration as Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised 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 Medical Practitioner with a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is 201 not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Inherent requirements of the job: A valid driver’s licence. Travelling to health facilities throughout the Cape Metro area. Post Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health (DOH). Willingness to participate in Commuted Overtime if operational requirements so demand. Competencies (knowledge/skills): Computer literacy (MS Office). Knowledge of Health risk management (HRA, Occ. Hygiene report assessment). Knowledge of Medical Adjudication (return to work medicals) and District Health services.