medical specialist: family medicine grade 1-3, Ref No. H/M/14/2026

Apply for medical specialist: family medicine grade 1-3 at department of department of health. Closing date 2026-03-20.

Job Summary

Department: department of health

Directorate: family medicine

Province: free state

Reference: H/M/14/2026

Closing Date: 2026-03-20

Salary: R1,341,855 - R1,422,810

No Of Vacancy: 1

Salary Level: 11

Centre: Univeristas Academic Hospital: Bloemfontein


Minimum Qualification

MBChB degree and MMed (Family Medicine) or FCFP(SA) allowing registration with HPCSA as a Medical Specialist

Experience Required

0-10 years post-registration in registrars

Required Competencies & Skills

  • Advanced clinical expertise in Family Medicine and primary healthcare
  • Proven research capability with a record of academic publications
  • Expertise in clinical governance and health service legislation
  • Proficiency in academic teaching and postgraduate supervision
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and report-writing skills
  • High level of professional ethics, integrity, and time management

Requirements

  • Grade 1: No experience required after registration as a Medical Specialist with the HPCSA
  • Grade 2: Minimum of 5 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine
  • Grade 3: Minimum of 10 years appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Specialist in Family Medicine

Key Responsibilities & Duties

  • Provide strategic leadership and manage administrative functions within the Department of Family Medicine
  • Deliver high-quality clinical services across the FSDoH platform including specialized outreach and support
  • Drive knowledge development through original clinical research and peer-reviewed publications
  • Facilitate the training and professional development of medical students, registrars, and other healthcare professionals
  • Implement clinical governance frameworks to ensure statutory compliance with OHSC, HPCSA, and CMSA
  • Execute clinical audits and monitor mortality, morbidity, and clinical effectiveness indicators
  • Participate in compulsory commuted overtime to ensure continuous patient care delivery

Salary Detail

Remunaration

  • Grade 1: R1341855 - R1422810 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade 2: R1531032 - R1623609 PER ANNUM.
  • Grade 3: R1773222 - R2212680 PER ANNUM ALL -INCLUSIVE PACKAGE CONSISTS OF 70% BASIC SALARY AND 30% FLEXIBLE PORTION THAT BE STRUCTURED IN TERMS OF THE APPLICABLE RULES, MEDICAL AID (OPTIONAL) EMPLOYEE MUST MEET THE PRESCRIBED REQUIREMENTS..

Salary Criteria

per annum

How to Apply

Contact Detail

Prof H Brits Tel No: (051) 405 3308

Reference No:

H/M/14/2026

Application Process

Follow these steps to ensure your application is not disqualified:

  • Step 1: Download the New Z83 Form (2021) below.
  • Step 2: In 'Section A', quote Reference Number: H/M/14/2026
  • Step 3: Ensure you sign and date the form on the last page.
  • Step 4: Click 'Submit Application' to send your Z83 and CV to the department.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The requirements specifically request evidence of research publications, as the role involves knowledge development and the supervision of research for other healthcare professionals.
Commuted overtime is a compulsory requirement of this post to ensure the clinical platform remains operational and provides continuous care.
Yes. Because the post carries high-level administrative and leadership functions within the Department and is graded at an SMS level, the Nyukela certificate is mandatory for consideration.
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