Medical Officers recruitment at Dept of Correctional Services for qualified Medical Practitioners/Officers
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23 ANNEXURE D DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
APPLICATIONS : Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications. Indicate the reference number and position you are applying for on your application form (Z83) and post OR email your complete application to the address as indicated below: Send your complete application to:
Free State and Northern Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Free State and Northern Cape, Recruitment Section, P/Bag X20530, Bloemfontein, 9300
OR hand deliver at: 103 Zastron Street, Agrimed Building, Bloemfontein, 9300
OR you can email your application to FSNCHRM@dcs.gov.za.
Contact persons: Ms Mokuni NJ/ Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms. Ramncwana B/ Ms Radebe T (0823069027).
Western Cape Region: The Regional Commissioner Western Cape, Recruitment Section, 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 (021) 559 7929 / Mr S Sikisazane (021) 558 0108 / Ms NC Sotyibi (021) 558 0518.
CLOSING DATE : 22 December 2025 @ 15h45
OTHER POST
POST 45/24 : MEDICAL OFFICER: GRADE 1 - 3
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
CENTRE : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Groenpunt Ref No: FSNC 2025/12/01
Western Cape Region: Brandvlei Ref No: WC 2025/12/01
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a medical officer. Current proof of registration with the HPCSA as a medical practitioner. Basic medical degree (MBBCH or equivalent).
Grade 1: No experience required.
Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
Computer literate. Valid driver’s license. Competencies And Attributes: Excellent clinical skills; history taking; examination; clinical assessment and management procedures. Good professional attitude, communication skills and ethics in relation to patients/relevant stakeholders. Knowledge of public health legislation. Financial management. Project and programme management, transformation management, change management and stakeholder management skills. Problem solving and analysis, service delivery innovation, decision making, people management and empowerment and evaluation skills. Integrity and honesty. Teamwork ability. Confidentiality and good interpersonal relations. Assertiveness and ability to network. Good understanding of the public service policy and legislative framework.
DUTIES : Facilitate and support the provision of primary health care services. Render basic medical health care services to inmates. Improve clinical quality of primary health care services through direct patient care, mentoring and supervision of health care professionals through an integrated approach programme. Render medico-legal services. Attendance of relevant administrative and clinical meetings. Improve the quality of medical care by providing appropriate clinical care services and maintain good medical practice. Implement and monitor adherence to national standards. Implement and monitor compliance with Standard Treatment Guidelines and Essential Medicine List as per Essential Drug Programme: South Africa. Facilitate and coordinate medical emergency preparedness and life support services. Provide emergency medical care, including after hours. Refer patients to authorised and recognised health care providers. Liaise with internal and external counterparts regarding healthcare delivery. Management of performance information, human resources, finance and assets.
ENQUIRIES : Free State and Northern Cape Region: Ms Mokuni NJ / Ms Molutsoane N/ Ms Radebe T/ Ms. Ramncwana B at 082 306 9027
Western Cape Region: 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.
NOTE : Appointment under the Public Service Act.
NOTE : Candidates must comply with the minimum appointment requirements. CV’s should be aligned to reflect one’s degree of compliance with the advert requirements and responsibilities. It is the sole responsibility of an applicant to ensure that their application reaches DCS before the closing date. Kindly indicate the reference number on the subject line for emailed applications. The Department of Correctional Services reserves the right not to fill any of these advertised posts. All costs associated with an application will be borne by the applicant. The Department of Correctional Services is an equal opportunity employer. The Department will take into consideration the objectives of Section 195 (1) (i) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act 108 of 1996) and the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (Act 55 of 1998) in filling of these vacancies. It is our intention to promote representivity in respect of race, gender and disability through the filling of these positions. In support of this strategy, applicants need to indicate race, gender and disability status on the application form/CV. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service with a specific determination that they cannot be re-appointed or have been declared medically unfit will not be considered. Please take note that correspondence will only be conducted with the shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of the advertisement, please accept that your application is unsuccessful. Please do not call the department to enquire about the progress of your application. Applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, security vetting, qualification verification and criminal records verification. Appointment will be provisional, pending the issue of a security clearance. If you cannot get a security clearance, your appointment will be re-considered/possibly terminated. Fingerprints may be taken on the day of the interview. Applications: Applications must be submitted on the Z83 form (Public Service application form) obtainable from any Public Service department and must be completed in full. Only a detailed CV should be attached to your application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies not older than 6 months of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview. Please send a complete application for the post you apply for on a pdf format, stating the correct reference for the position you are interested in. Requirement for valid driver’s license is not applicable to applicants with a disability. All shortlisted candidates shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
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