Medical Specialist Oncology
Department of Health
Vacancy overview
About this opportunity
Department of Health is recruiting for Medical Specialist Oncology in Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal. The advertised salary is Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime). Applications close on 28 September 2026. Review the requirements and application instructions below, then confirm every detail against the official source before submitting.
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Requirements
- MBChB or equivalent.
- Registration Certificate as a Specialist: Radiotherapy Oncologist with the HPCSA and Current Registration Card with HPCSA.
- Experience: Grade 1: Experience Not applicable.
- Candidates who have completed the FC Rad Onc Part II exams and are awaiting results are welcome to apply.
- Appointment can only occur once specialist registration is available.
- Grade 2: Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
- Grade 3: Ten (10) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
- Additional Qualifications: Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound clinical knowledge within the discipline of medical and radiation oncology.
- Ability to deal with all oncological emergencies.
- Knowledge of ethical medical practice.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage adult patients with solid organ malignancies and selected lymphomas.
- Competent in the radiotherapy management of paediatric malignancies.
Role information
Duties and responsibilities
- Provision of holistic care for oncology patients in the Ethekweni Oncology complex including Addington and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospitals as well as outreach services to Ngwelezane/Queen Nandi Hospital as required by the department.
- Maintain medical records, including on an electronic platform.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Programmes of the Department/Hospital.
- Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards.
- Be involved in community-orientated/outreach programmes including the provision of expert advice and services to all health facilities within the province as delegated by head of department and the needs of the Province.
- Participation in provision of postgraduate health personnel teaching, including registrar teaching.
- Attend and participate in departmental academic sessions and meetings for part 1 and part 2 registrars as well as medical officers.
- The successful applicant will be required to perform after hour duties and be part of a multi-disciplinary team when deemed necessary.
- Participate in Clinical Governance.
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1. Confirm that you qualify
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Use reference MEDSPEC ONCO/1/2026 exactly as shown. Submit only through the official method below and confirm the closing date before sending your application.
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MEDICAL SPECIALIST ONCOLOGY is listed by DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. The post is based in Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital, KwaZulu-Natal. The closing date is 28 September 2026.
Job Details
| Job Title | MEDICAL SPECIALIST ONCOLOGY |
|---|---|
| Department | DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH |
| Reference Number | MEDSPEC ONCO/1/2026 |
| Number of Posts | (X2 POSTS) |
| Salary | Grade 1: R1 395 528 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 2: R1 592 274 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) Grade 3: R1 844 151 per annum, (all-inclusive salary package), (excluding commuted overtime) |
| Salary Level | Not specified |
| Centre / Location | Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital (IALCH) |
| Province | KwaZulu-Natal |
| Employment Type | Not specified |
| Closing Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Z83 Required | Required |
| DPSA Circular | DPSA Circular 33 of 2026 |
| Source Pages | 137–138 |
Requirements
- MBChB or equivalent.
- Registration Certificate as a Specialist: Radiotherapy Oncologist with the HPCSA and Current Registration Card with HPCSA.
- Experience: Grade 1: Experience Not applicable.
- Candidates who have completed the FC Rad Onc Part II exams and are awaiting results are welcome to apply.
- Appointment can only occur once specialist registration is available.
- Grade 2: Five (5) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
- Grade 3: Ten (10) years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with HPCSA as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
- Additional Qualifications: Registrars who have completed their training may also apply on condition that their appointment will be subject to them submitting documentary evidence of registration with Health Professional Council of South Africa as a Specialist in Radiation Oncology.
- Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Sound clinical knowledge within the discipline of medical and radiation oncology.
- Ability to deal with all oncological emergencies.
- Knowledge of ethical medical practice.
- Ability to assess, diagnose and manage adult patients with solid organ malignancies and selected lymphomas.
- Competent in the radiotherapy management of paediatric malignancies.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Provision of holistic care for oncology patients in the Ethekweni Oncology complex including Addington and Inkosi Albert Luthuli Hospitals as well as outreach services to Ngwelezane/Queen Nandi Hospital as required by the department.
- Maintain medical records, including on an electronic platform.
- Participate in the Quality Improvement Programmes of the Department/Hospital.
- Maintain clinical, professional and ethical standards.
- Be involved in community-orientated/outreach programmes including the provision of expert advice and services to all health facilities within the province as delegated by head of department and the needs of the Province.
- Participation in provision of postgraduate health personnel teaching, including registrar teaching.
- Attend and participate in departmental academic sessions and meetings for part 1 and part 2 registrars as well as medical officers.
- The successful applicant will be required to perform after hour duties and be part of a multi-disciplinary team when deemed necessary.
- Participate in Clinical Governance.
Application Instructions
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za
Method: Email
Notes
An Application for Employment Form (Z83) must be completed and forwarded. This is obtainable from any Public Service Department or from the website www.kznhealth.gov.za.
Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of qualifications, proof of registration and other relevant documents will be requested from shortlisted candidates only which may be submitted to HR on or before the day of the interview.
Original signed letter from your current employer, confirming current and appropriate work experience related to the requirements and recommendations of the advert to be submitted only when shortlisted. People with disabilities should feel free to apply for the posts.
The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83, e.g. ref APRO/1/2006. Please note that failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.
It is the short listed candidate’s responsibility to have the foreign qualification, which is the requirement of the post, evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide proof of such evaluation on or before the day of the interview. Failure to comply will result in the application not being considered.
The selected candidate will be subjected to a pre-employment screening and verification process including a CIPC (Companies Intellectual Property Commission) screening. Due to the large number of applications we receive, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged.
Should you not be advised within 60 days of the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T claims.
This Hospital is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Hospital. Person with disabilities and African males are encouraged to apply.
Please note that other race groups are also not restricted from applying. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
Circular Notes
Circular Notes
can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email ASDERrecruit84@nda.gov.za NOTE: EE Target: Africans, Indians, Coloureds, Whites and Persons with Disabilities. 7 ANNEXURE B DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE APPLICATIONS: Department of Defence, Office of the Secretary for Defence, Private Bag X910, Pretoria, 0001 or you may hand deliver to ARMSCOR Building C/O Nossob & Delmas Ave, Erasmuskloof Ext 4, Pretoria, 0001 or email to zama.mahlangu@dod.mil.za CLOSING DATE: 28 September 2026 at 16h00 (Applications received after the closing date and faxed copies will not be considered).
NOTE: It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts with candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representivity in line with the numeric targets as contained in our Employment Equity plan. Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from any Public Service
Enquiries
Prof. Abba Mallum Tel No: (031) 240 1920
Required Documents
Z83, CV, Qualifications, Other
DPSA Circular Source
- Circular: DPSA Circular 33 of 2026
- Source pages: 137–138
- Open the DPSA circular PDF
Application information
How to apply
Source and disclaimer
DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular
Job83 is independent and is not a government app. Verify the original vacancy source before applying.
- Reference
- MEDSPEC ONCO/1/2026
- Circular
- 33 / 2026
- Page
- 137–138
- Checked
- 11 Sept 2026
Application method
Follow the official DPSA or department instructions before submitting.
Application steps
All applications must be addressed to the Human Resources Manager, and should be placed in the application box situated at Security at the entrance to the Management Building at IALCH or to applications@ialch.co.za Method: Email