Medical Officer Vacancies 2026 at Karl Bremer Hospital
Emergency Medicine | Grade 1–3 | Annual packages up to R1 375 245
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Closing date: 30 October 2026 • Location: Bellville, Western Cape • Reference: DPSA Post 37/283
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is recruiting eligible medical practitioners for Medical Officer Vacancies 2026 in Emergency Medicine at Karl Bremer Hospital. Positions are advertised at Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3, with annual remuneration packages ranging from R1 041 402 to R1 375 245. This article outlines the requirements, duties, salary levels and official application route.
Medical Officer Vacancies 2026: Job overview
Employer: Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
Position: Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Emergency Medicine)
Centre: Karl Bremer Hospital, Bellville
Vacancy reference: Post 37/283 (DPSA Circular 37 of 2026)
Closing date: 30 October 2026
Application fee: None
Medical Officer Vacancies 2026: Salary structure
| Grade | Annual salary package | Monthly package equivalent* |
| Grade 1 | R1 041 402 | R86 783.50 |
| Grade 2 | R1 188 255 | R99 021.25 |
| Grade 3 | R1 375 245 | R114 603.75 |
*Monthly equivalents are the annual package divided by 12, not guaranteed cash salaries or take-home pay. A portion of the package may be structured according to individual needs and applicable rules.
Minimum qualifications and HPCSA registration
Candidates must have an appropriate qualification that permits registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Professional registration as a Medical Practitioner is required for appointment, subject to a limited concession for qualifying first-time registration or change-of-status applicants.
Medical Officer Vacancies 2026: Grade-specific experience
Grade 1 requirements
South African-qualified: No additional experience after HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
Foreign-qualified: One year of relevant experience after registration with a recognised foreign professional council, where the advertised community-service condition applies.
Grade 2 requirements
South African-qualified: Minimum five years of appropriate experience after HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
Foreign-qualified: Minimum six years of relevant post-registration experience with a recognised foreign professional council, subject to advertised conditions.
Grade 3 requirements
South African-qualified: Minimum ten years of appropriate experience after HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner.
Foreign-qualified: Minimum eleven years of relevant post-registration experience with a recognised foreign professional council, subject to advertised conditions.
Inherent job requirements and competencies
Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel.
Full commuted overtime is mandatory.
Ability to provide high-quality district-level Emergency Medicine services and relevant clinical experience.
Sound clinical judgement, ethical principles, counselling and patient-care skills.
Clinical governance, computer literacy and accurate medical records.
Effective leadership, communication, teamwork, conflict resolution and problem-solving.
Ability to teach and train medical students, interns and junior doctors.
Medical Officer Vacancies 2026: Key duties
Emergency clinical service delivery
Deliver care across the Emergency Centre Complex, including short-stay units, and perform appropriate emergency procedural interventions.
Clinical and administrative governance
Participate in clinical reviews, quality improvement and stewardship of scarce resources; keep accurate records and comply with applicable policies.
Teaching, training and research
Supervise undergraduate students, interns and junior doctors, and contribute to the hospital’s academic programme.
Metro East healthcare system support
Deliver high-quality, professional and collegial Emergency Medicine care aligned to the district-level package of care in the Metro East ecosystem.
How to apply for Medical Officer Vacancies 2026
Visit the official Western Cape health recruitment portal.
Register or sign in to your applicant profile.
Find the Medical Officer Grade 1 to 3 (Emergency Medicine) vacancy at Karl Bremer Hospital and confirm its reference.
Review eligibility criteria, complete the application and supply all information requested by the recruitment portal.
Submit before the listed closing deadline and keep confirmation of your application.
Official online application portal: Western Cape Health Jobs
Official DPSA vacancy circulars: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circulars
Professional council: HPCSA
More opportunities: ZA Vacancies
Important application notes
No payment of any kind is required to apply for the post.
A limited registration concession applies to qualifying professionals registering for the first time in a specific category or changing registration status.
Eligible concession applicants must provide proof of their council registration application and prescribed registration fee payment on or before interview day.
Candidates will undergo written/practical and oral assessments, as specified in the notice.
Enquiries
Dr M Abrams | Telephone: 021 918 1904. Use the official recruitment portal to submit an application.
Frequently asked questions about Medical Officer Vacancies 2026
1. When is the closing date?
The advertised closing date is 30 October 2026. Verify the time on the live recruitment portal.
2. What does Grade 1 pay?
R1 041 402 per annum as an advertised package.
3. What does Grade 2 pay?
R1 188 255 per annum as an advertised package.
4. What does Grade 3 pay?
R1 375 245 per annum as an advertised package.
5. Can newly registered South African doctors apply?
Grade 1 has no additional post-registration experience requirement for South African-qualified applicants. All other eligibility requirements still apply.
6. Is HPCSA registration required?
Yes, subject to the narrowly defined registration concession in the advert.
7. Is overtime compulsory?
Yes. Full commuted overtime is mandatory.
8. Where is Karl Bremer Hospital?
It is located in Bellville, in the Western Cape.
9. Can foreign-qualified doctors apply?
Yes, if all applicable professional registration, post-registration experience and other conditions are met.
10. Is there an application fee?
No. The advert states that no payment is required.
Final thoughts
Medical Officer Vacancies 2026 at Karl Bremer Hospital offer qualifying doctors an opportunity to provide Emergency Medicine care while supporting clinical governance and medical training. Read the full official notice and submit your application through the Western Cape Government system before the deadline.
Disclaimer: ZA Vacancies is an independent jobs information platform and is not affiliated with the DPSA or the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness. Check all details against official sources before applying.
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