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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE VACANCIES
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE
CLOSING DATE : 22 August 2025 at 16h00, (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service Department office i.e effective 01 January 2021 or on the DPSA web site link: https://www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/. Should an application be received using incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant, and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months. Failure to comply with the above instructions will result in applications being disqualified. Applicants applying for more than one post must submit a separate form Z83 (as well as the documentation mentioned above) in respect of each post being applied for. If an applicant wishes to withdraw an application, it must be done in writing. Should an application be received where an applicant applies for more than one post on the same applications form, the application will only be considered for the first post indicated on the application and not for any of the other posts. Under no circumstances will photostat copies or faxed copies of application documents be accepted. The successful candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal record, citizenship & financial/asset record checks and qualification and employment verification). Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes. The level of appointments is dependent upon, qualifications, relevant experience and research output. The shortlisted candidates will be subjected to two (2) pre-entry assessments (practical and ethical exercise) which will determine the candidate’s suitability. Applicants who do not receive confirmation or feedback within 3 (three) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Due to the large volume of responses anticipated, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged, and correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. For more information on the job description(s) please contact the person indicated in the post details. Successful candidates will be appointed on probation for the period of twelve (12) months in terms of the prescribed rules.
OTHER POSTS
MEDICAL OFFICER (GRADE 1 – 3) REF NO: SG/02/28/25/01 (X5 POSTS)
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 001 349 per annum
Grade 2: R1 142 553 per annum
Grade 3: R1 322 352 per annum
(All-incisive package according to experience as per OSD regulations)
CENTRE : 1 Military Hospital, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria.
REQUIREMENTS : Applicable degree, MBChB or equivalent registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Computer literacy is essential.
DUTIES : Provide a Medical Service at 1 Military Hospital. Manage patients both as in an outpatients and be able to manage emergencies. Supervise junior medical officers and interns in training. Liaise with relevant referral departments and participate in academic teaching and lectures. Ensure participation in an active CPD program that is run within and outside of the hospital. Manage the referral system of the department within and outside of the hospital within specific treatment guidelines and budgetary constraints. Work as a civilian within the Department of Defence with emphasis on privacy and non-disclosure of information. Participate in the commuted overtime system for the Department of Defence.
ENQUIRIES : Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) A.E. Khorommbi Tel No: (012) 314 0355
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, HR Services Department, 1 Military Hospital, Private Bag X1026, Thaba - Tshwane, 0143 or hand deliver to 1 Military Hospital, Voortrekker Road, Pretoria or email to Azwimbavhi.Khorommbi@dod.mil.za.
HEAD CLINICAL UNIT GRADE 1 - 2 REF NO: SG/02/28/25/02
SALARY : Grade 1: R1 341 855 per annum
Grade 2: R1 531 032 per annum
Grade 3: R1 773 222 per annum
(All-incisive package according to experience as per OSD regulations)
CENTRE : 1 Military Hospital, Thaba Tshwane, Pretoria
REQUIREMENTS : MBChB degree and specialised in the field of internal Medicine and registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Medical Specialist in Internal Medicine. The registration with the HPCSA must be current. Computer literacy is essential.
DUTIES : Provide an internal Medicine Service to 1 Military Hospital. Manage patients both as in an out patients and be able to manage emergencies. Supervise junior medical officers and interns in training. Ensure participation in an active CPD program that is run within and outside of the hospital within treatment guidelines and budgetary constraints. Work as a civilian within the Department of Defence with emphasis on privacy and non-disclosure of information. Participate in the commuted overtime system for the Department of Defence.
ENQUIRIES : Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) A.E. Khorommbi Tel No: (012) 314 0355
APPLICATIONS : Department of Defence, South African Military Health Service, HR Services Department, 1 Military Hospital, Private Bag X1026, Thaba - Tshwane, 0143 or hand deliver to 1 Military Hospital, Voortrekker road, Pretoria or email to Azwimbavhi.Khorommbi@dod.mil.za.