Medical Officer: Ophthalmology

Appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA, MBChB as a Medical Practitioner. Must have completed community service by the time of application. Experience and exposure in Ophthalmology, and having Ophthalmology Primaries will be an added advantage.

Duties

Render a full spectrum of Ophthalmology services to in- and outpatients. Admission of patients and prescribe ward treatments, performance of special investigations: x-rays, blood, visual fields, OCT, refraction and lens calculations, assist specialists in theatre, Do overtime and after-hours emergency calls. Provide clinical guidance to designated clinic staff, ability to work within a team of health care professionals with integrity and respect. Commitment to organizational values and vision. Dedication to patient safety and quality of health care. Track record of fostering teamwork and collaboration among physicians. Excellent interpersonal skills. Perform department administrative duties.

Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to the employer’s official contact. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card).

Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Employer

Department of Health

Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital

Closing Date

23-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a current registration with HPCSA as independent medical practitioner? Do you have Ophthalmology Primaries ? Please Notes : Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.