Clinical Manager (Medical) Grade 1 | Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness
Job Location : Western Cape,
Deadline : January 09, 2026
About the Role
This elite clinical role manages high-RPM medical data and ensures 100% compliance with national health protocols and medical ethics within the public sector. Utilizing specialized healthcare data platforms and ServiceNow for incident tracking, the manager mitigates operational risk in hospital management. Their leadership leverages data-driven insights to optimize medical service delivery and ensures the technical reliability of clinical governance.
- Registration with the HPSCA as a Medical Practitioner.
- Strong leadership, organisational operational and contingency planning skills. Independent decision-making and problem-solving skills. Good knowledge of applicable legislation, regulations and provincial policies.
- Proven management competencies in a public health environment. Appropriate experience of managing health services. Management experience at a Health Facility.
- Valid driver’s licence (Code B/EB) and willingness to travel.
- Appropriate Qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Medical Practitioner.
- Minimum of 3 years appropriate experience as Medical Officer after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Practitioner.
- No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements, may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview.
- This concession is only applicable on health professionals who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status).
- The pool of applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practic
- Overall strategic, clinical and corporate governance for the Klipfontein/Mitchells Plain Sub-Structure. Ensure Quality Assurance and Medico Legal services for the Sub-structure.
- Clinical Governance systems design to support service improvement initiatives/innovation. Ensure implementation of service re-design and support within ecosystems. Ensure compliance with finance and supply chain processes with a focus on efficient service provision.
- Act as custodian of the clinical governance (internal and external) and mentoring of clinical staff in the Sub-structure. Co-ordinate and facilitate outreach and support within the ecosystem and to surrounding PHC facilities.
- Grade 1: R 1 422 810 – R 1 576 977 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs.
Career Growth & Education
An MBChB degree and current HPCSA registration are mandatory, supplemented by at least 10 years of experience as a Medical Officer and relevant management training. Career growth leads to Chief Executive Officer or Director of Medical Services roles for those who master healthcare finance. Participating in international medical forums and obtaining advanced certifications in health informatics provides a pathway to elite global positions.
Salary & Financial Insight
Monthly salaries range from R95,000 to R155,000, reflecting the high technical and regulatory responsibility. High-income medical professionals should prioritize professional tax planning and offshore investment diversification to protect their long-term wealth.
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