JOBS AT WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED
Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Vacancies 2026
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has announced a new intake of government vacancies for 2026, creating employment opportunities across healthcare, nursing, engineering, finance, and executive management. The latest recruitment campaign includes senior leadership roles, specialist medical positions, nursing appointments, and technical engineering vacancies located throughout the Western Cape Province.
Applications officially close on 29 May 2026 at 17:00, and all applications must be submitted online via the department’s official recruitment platform.
Senior Executive Opportunities
Among the highest-level positions currently available is the Chief Director: Metro Health Services role based at Bellville Health Park. The position offers an annual remuneration package of approximately R1.49 million and requires a tertiary qualification in Health or Social Sciences, coupled with a minimum of five years’ senior management experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing healthcare services across eight metro subdistricts and specialist hospitals while driving operational efficiency, service delivery improvement, and strategic healthcare planning.
The department is also recruiting for the Chief Director: Strategy position at the Head Office in Cape Town. This executive role carries a similar salary package of R1.49 million per annum and focuses on strategic planning, policy implementation, departmental transformation, and health intelligence systems management.
Specialist Medical Positions
The department is seeking experienced and highly qualified medical specialists across several healthcare disciplines.
One of the leading specialist vacancies is the Medical Specialist: Paediatric Critical Care post at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Depending on qualifications and experience, the salary package ranges from approximately R1.6 million to over R2 million annually.
Key responsibilities include:
- Paediatric intensive care and trauma management
- Clinical service delivery
- Supervision and mentorship of junior medical staff
- Participation in teaching and medical research
Additional specialist opportunities include:
- Emergency Medicine Specialists at Worcester Regional Hospital
- Urology Specialists serving Tygerberg, Paarl, and Worcester Hospitals
- ENT Specialists at Tygerberg Hospital
- Anaesthetics Medical Officers at Mowbray Maternity Hospital
- Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Officers at Karl Bremer Hospital
These positions provide competitive government remuneration, structured employee benefits, and opportunities for academic advancement and clinical research involvement.
Nursing Vacancies Across the Province
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is also recruiting skilled nursing professionals for both metropolitan and rural healthcare facilities.
Current nursing vacancies include:
- Operational Manager Nursing (High Care Unit)
- Professional Nurse: Occupational Health and Safety
- Professional Nurse: Trauma and Emergency
- Professional Nurse: Maternity
- Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care)
The department is particularly interested in candidates with specialised expertise in trauma care, emergency nursing, midwifery, occupational health, and primary healthcare services.
Annual salary packages for nursing posts range from approximately R495,000 to more than R720,000, depending on qualifications, experience, and seniority level.
Engineering and Administrative Careers
In addition to healthcare roles, the department is recruiting technical professionals and administrative specialists to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and operational support services.
A notable vacancy is the Chief Engineer: Electrical position based in Cape Town, offering an annual package exceeding R1.3 million. Candidates must be registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and possess expertise in healthcare infrastructure systems and electrical engineering management.
Other advertised vacancies include:
- Mechanical Engineers
- Financial Managers
- Counsellors
- Nursing Education Managers
- Occupational Therapists
These roles contribute directly to the province’s long-term healthcare development and service delivery objectives.
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
Applicants should note that many positions require registration with recognised professional bodies, including:
- HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
- SANC (South African Nursing Council)
- ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)
Certain vacancies may also require:
- A valid driver’s licence
- Willingness to travel
- Participation in after-hours or overtime duties
Shortlisted candidates may undergo competency assessments, integrity checks, and practical evaluations as part of the recruitment process.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted online through the Western Cape Government Health Jobs portal before the closing deadline of 29 May 2026 at 17:00.
The department has further advised applicants that no payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.
Healthcare professionals, engineers, and administrative specialists seeking stable government employment with competitive salary packages are encouraged to apply before the closing date.
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