Manager: Medical Services Grade 1 (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

MHS608/2026

Location:

Khayelitsha District Hospital, Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services

REMUNERATION

Grade 1: R 1 479 723 - R 1 640 055 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.

STARTING DATE

02 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

16 Oct 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Medical Practitioner.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

A valid (Code B/EB/C1) driver’s licence and willingness to travel. Willingness and skills to do after hour’s clinical work.

EXPERIENCE

A minimum of 3-year appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.

ENQUIRIES

Enquiries: Mr T Abrahams, tel. no. (021) 360-4200

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/ OUTPUTS)

Provide strategic and operational leadership and management of health services at Khayelitsha Hospital, ensuring effective collaboration, integration and service alignment with Primary Health Care (PHC) facilities within the Khayelitsha Substructure. Management and governance of clinical and clinical support services/allied health services. Effective, efficient, and sustainable management of finances and supply chain processes, human resources, and non-clinical support services. Display competence, accountability, innovation, responsiveness etc. in mitigating service pressures as determined by rampant social determinants of health in Khayelitsha. Coordinate provision of clinical services at the hospital including forensic services. Involved in training and development and research support. Forge good relations with other key role-players/stakeholders internally and externally; nursing, facilities management, and ensure good management of all consultants as well as PHC,CBS/NPOs/Step down facilities and support COPC approach and work towards strengthening DH system.

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Strong business orientation with proven skills and abilities in the clinical management of a health service. Proven management competencies in a health-care environment. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet and Email). Appropriate experience of managing clinical and allied health services.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, 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, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.