Mpumalanga Health Medical Officer Jobs 2025 – 99 Open Positions, Apply Now

Mpumalanga Department of Health
Invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Medical Officer Grade 1 vacancies.
The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025.

Quick Snapshot

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About the Mpumalanga Department of Health

The department’s job is to give good, affordable health care to people in Mpumalanga.
It runs a network of hospitals and clinics across the Ehlanzeni, Nkangala and Gert Sibande districts.
To make patient care better, it is hiring more Medical Officers.

If you care about doing honest medical work, helping patients, and working well with a team, this role could be a solid career path in public health.

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the Medical Officer Grade 1 role, you must:

• Have a MBChB degree that lets you register with the HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner.
• Hold a current HPCSA registration (2025) for Independent Practice.
• For foreign applicants, hold a valid work permit.
• Know the basics of medical ethics and professional rules.

Experience Needed

• Grade 1: No previous work required if you’re a South‑African trained doctor with Independent Practice registration.
• Foreign doctors: Need at least one year of relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA or a recognised foreign council.

Key Skills

• Ready to work day and night shifts at Level 2/3 hospitals.
• Good at taking patient histories, examining them, and making clinical decisions.
• Can work well with doctors, nurses, and other health staff.
• Understands current health regulations and public‑service rules.

Main Duties

• Deliver top‑quality care that meets hospital standards.
• Manage patients admitted to Level 2/3 facilities.
• Help write and follow new clinical guidelines.
• Teach and support learning programs in the hospital.
• Join in audits and ongoing professional learning.
• Assist hospital managers to improve services and patient outcomes.

How to Apply

1. Open your browser and go to http://www.mpuhealth.gov.za.
2. Click on the Vacancies / Online Applications section.
3. Search for the reference number MPDOH/OCT/25/549 – Medical Officer Grade 1 (X99 Posts).
4. Create a new account or log in.
5. Fill in all required fields and upload the following documents:
   • Certified copy of your MBChB diploma
   • 2025 HPCSA registration certificate
   • ID or passport
   • Work permit (if you’re a foreign applicant)
   • Updated CV

Make sure you finish the application before 14 November 2025.

Quick Downloads

• Mpumalanga Department of Health Vacancy Advert – click to download
• New Z83 Form – click to download

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are these permanent posts?
   Yes, they are permanent positions.

2. Do I need prior experience?
   Local doctors do not need experience; foreign doctors need at least one year of experience.

3. Can community‑service doctors apply?
   Yes, as long as they will have Independent Practice registration by 2025.

4. Will I work shifts?
   Yes, you must be ready for night and weekend shifts.

5. Can non‑South Africans apply?
   Yes, with a valid work permit and proper HPCSA registration.

Closing Date

14 November 2025

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Disclaimer

This article is a short version of the official vacancy notice from the Mpumalanga Department of Health.
Edupstairs is not the hiring organisation. Always look at the official website – http://www.mpuhealth.gov.za – for the most up‑to‑date information.