JOBS AT WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS

SUMMARY OF JOB POSTS LISTED

Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Vacancies

Closing Date: 06 February 2026

The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for a range of vacant positions across medical, specialist, engineering, finance, information technology, and management disciplines. These appointments support the department’s ongoing commitment to improving healthcare delivery, strengthening clinical governance, and enhancing operational and administrative efficiency throughout the province.

Applications must be submitted online by 06 February 2026 at 17:00.

Medical and Specialist Vacancies

Head Clinical Unit: Radiology
George Regional Hospital
This senior management post is responsible for leading a 24-hour radiology service serving the Garden Route and Central Karoo districts. Key responsibilities include clinical governance, operational oversight, staff supervision, training, and service delivery within a regional ecosystem model.
Salary: R2 084 754 per annum

Medical Sub-Specialist: Vascular Surgery (Grades 1–3)
Groote Schuur Hospital
The successful candidates will provide specialised vascular surgical services, participate in academic teaching, conduct research, and support clinical training within a tertiary hospital environment.
Salary: Up to R1 936 806 per annum

Medical Specialist: Family Physician
Kleinvlei Community Day Centre
This position focuses on primary healthcare leadership, quality improvement, clinical governance, teaching, and community-orientated healthcare services.
Salary: Up to R1 773 222 per annum

Medical Specialist: Urology
Groote Schuur Hospital
Urology Specialists will contribute to tertiary-level surgical services, training of junior staff, research activities, and multidisciplinary patient care.
Salary: Up to R1 773 222 per annum

Medical Officer Vacancies

Medical Officer posts are available in the following areas:

• Trauma Centre – Groote Schuur Hospital (12-month contract)

• Emergency Medicine – Worcester Regional Hospital

• Family and Emergency Medicine – George Regional Hospital

• Critical Care – Groote Schuur Hospital (12-month contract)

• Psychiatric and Medical Services – Lentegeur Hospital

Duties include clinical service delivery, governance activities, teaching, research participation, and after-hours work where applicable.
Salary Range: R1 001 349 – R1 322 352 per annum

Engineering, IT, Finance and Management Vacancies

Chief Engineer (Civil/Structural)
Head Office, Cape Town
Responsible for infrastructure planning, feasibility assessments, design review, and implementation of health facility projects across the province.
Salary: R1 266 450 per annum

Deputy Director: People Management (Compliance and Training)
Supports governance, compliance monitoring, auditing, and training within people management functions.
Salary: R896 436 per annum

Deputy Director: Business Analyst (IT)
Leads business analysis standards, stakeholder engagement, and digital transformation initiatives within the IT directorate.
Salary: R896 436 per annum

Deputy Director: Financial Manager (Finance and SCM)
Provides financial management, governance, and supply chain oversight for Emergency Medical Services.
Salary: R896 436 per annum

Deputy Director: Administration (Public-Private Initiatives)
Manages public-private healthcare initiatives, stakeholder coordination, compliance, reporting, and financial oversight.
Salary: R896 436 per annum

Application Process

Applications must be submitted online only via the Western Cape Government Health Jobs portal:
👉 www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs

There is no application fee. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessments, presentations, or additional evaluations.

Closing Date: 06 February 2026 at 17:00
Late applications will not be accepted.

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