JOBS AT WESTERN CAPE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS
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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Vacancies 2026
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has officially released a new round of government vacancies for 2026, offering opportunities across healthcare, nursing, engineering, finance, and executive management. The latest recruitment drive includes senior leadership positions, specialist medical posts, nursing vacancies, and technical engineering roles based across the Western Cape.
Applications close on 29 May 2026 at 17:00, and all applications must be submitted online through the department’s official recruitment portal.
Senior Executive Positions Available
Among the top-paying vacancies advertised is the Chief Director: Metro Health Services position based at Bellville Health Park. The role offers an annual salary package of R1.49 million and requires a tertiary qualification in Health or Social Sciences together with at least five years of senior management experience.
The successful candidate will oversee metro health services across eight subdistricts and specialist hospitals while ensuring strategic alignment, healthcare delivery improvements, and operational management.
Another executive vacancy is the Chief Director: Strategy position at the department’s Head Office in Cape Town. The role also offers a salary package of R1.49 million per annum and focuses on strategic planning, policy development, health intelligence systems, and departmental transformation.
Specialist Medical Vacancies Offering Over R2 Million
The department is recruiting highly qualified medical specialists across several disciplines.
One of the highest-paying posts is the Medical Specialist in Paediatric Critical Care at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital. Depending on experience, salaries range from R1.6 million to more than R2 million annually.
The hospital is seeking specialists with expertise in paediatric intensive care, peri-operative care, and trauma management. Duties include clinical service delivery, teaching, research participation, and supervision of junior staff.
Additional specialist opportunities include:
- Emergency Medicine Specialists at Worcester Regional Hospital
- Urology Specialists serving Tygerberg, Paarl, and Worcester Hospitals
- Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) Specialists at Tygerberg Hospital
- Anaesthetics Medical Officers at Mowbray Maternity Hospital
- Orthopaedic Surgery Medical Officers at Karl Bremer Hospital
These roles offer competitive government salary packages, structured benefits, and opportunities for academic development and clinical research.
Nursing Opportunities Across the Western Cape
Several nursing posts are available for experienced healthcare professionals in both metropolitan and rural districts.
Vacancies include:
- Operational Manager Nursing (High Care Unit)
- Professional Nurse: Occupational Health and Safety
- Professional Nurse: Trauma and Emergency
- Professional Nurse: Maternity
- Clinical Nurse Practitioner (Primary Health Care)
The department is particularly looking for nurses with specialized qualifications in trauma care, emergency nursing, midwifery, occupational health, and primary healthcare. Salaries for nursing positions range from approximately R495,000 to over R720,000 per year, depending on seniority and specialization.
Engineering and Financial Management Careers
Beyond healthcare, the Western Cape Government is also recruiting technical professionals and administrators.
A Chief Engineer: Electrical vacancy based in Cape Town offers over R1.3 million annually for candidates registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA). The role focuses on infrastructure planning, healthcare facility engineering systems, and green building technologies.
The department is also hiring:
- Mechanical Engineers
- Financial Managers
- Counsellors
- Nursing Education Managers
- Occupational Therapists
These positions support the province’s broader healthcare infrastructure and service delivery strategy.
Key Requirements for Applicants
Most healthcare positions require registration with professional councils such as:
- HPCSA (Health Professions Council of South Africa)
- SANC (South African Nursing Council)
- ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa)
Many roles also require a valid driver’s licence, willingness to travel, and participation in after-hours or overtime duties. The department emphasized that shortlisted candidates may undergo competency assessments, integrity testing, or practical evaluations during the recruitment process.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the Western Cape Government Health Jobs portal before the closing date of 29 May 2026. The department has also warned applicants that no payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.
Healthcare professionals, engineers, and administrators looking for stable government employment with attractive salary packages are encouraged to apply before the deadline.
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