A Step-by-Step Guide to Registering with a MEDICAL OFFICER GRADE 1, 2, 3 in South Africa

REF NO: NGWE 148/2025

CENTRE: Zwari

ENQUIRIES: Dr NKN Cebekulu

Tel No: (035) 901 7000

SALARY: R975 738 per annum, all-inclusive salary packages.

Senior Certificate / Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
A recognized medical degree (MBChB) allowing registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner.
A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in a clinical setting post-community service.
Proven clinical expertise and solid medical knowledge, particularly in the diagnosis and management of oncology-related conditions.
Ability to deliver patient-centered care within the oncology discipline, including understanding of staging, treatment planning, and symptom management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Ability to demonstrate sound decision-making, ethical integrity, and professionalism under pressure.
Familiarity with public sector health policies, national treatment protocols, and oncology care standards will be an added advantage.

Provide comprehensive medical care to oncology patients, working as part of a multidisciplinary oncology team that may include radiotherapists, surgeons, palliative care specialists, psychologists, and nursing staff.
Deliver medical services in line with approved departmental treatment guidelines and institutional policies.
Undertake the ongoing clinical care of patients, including diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, and supportive care management.
Address the emotional, social, and physical needs of patients with cancer, offering empathetic and holistic care.
Maintain detailed and accurate clinical records, including documentation of patient assessments, treatment progress, and morbidity and mortality statistics.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, clinical audits, mortality reviews, and quality improvement programmes within the department.
Ensure alignment with oncology protocols and public healthcare standards, supporting evidence-based practice.
Supervise and mentor junior staff, medical interns, or community service doctors where applicable.
Participate in ongoing professional development activities, including CPD and departmental training.
The successful candidate will be required to participate in after-hours duties, including weekends and public holidays, as part of the department’s service coverage roster.