13 General Practitioner jobs in South Africa

Job Title: General Practitioner
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape
Standard hours: 08:00 - 17:00 daily; rotational shifts possible

About the Organisation:
This healthcare provider specialises in preventative screening and diagnostic services, combining AI-powered tools with patient-focused consultations. Their approach blends innovation and accessibility, aiming to deliver accurate health insights in a warm, respectful, and culturally aware setting. Professionals in this environment work across multiple disciplines to deliver early detection and comprehensive guest care.

Role Summary:
The General Practitioner plays a pivotal role in interpreting advanced diagnostic imaging results and providing compassionate, informative consultations. This includes reviewing AI-supported imaging data, advising patients on next steps, and coordinating specialist referrals. A strong focus is placed on preventative care, health education, and high-quality clinical engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Interpret diagnostic results from AI-supported tools, including oral imaging, mammography, and CT scans

• Communicate medical findings clearly and empathetically to patients, ensuring understanding of conditions and treatment options

• Provide preventive health guidance tailored to individual risk factors (e.g. oral hygiene, cancer screening follow-ups)

• Educate patients on the importance of regular screenings and long-term health practices

• Refer patients to appropriate specialists (e.g. oncologists, dentists) for complex diagnoses

• Accurately maintain patient records in digital systems in line with POPIA requirements

• Collaborate with radiologists, dentists, nurses, and other clinical teams to deliver holistic care

• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety protocols, as per healthcare regulations

• Engage in continuous professional development (minimum 30 CPD points annually)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB or equivalent) from an HPCSA-accredited institution

• Additional training in AI-based diagnostic tools or imaging interpretation advantageous

• HPCSA registration as a Medical Practitioner (essential)

• Valid annual HPCSA practising certificate

Experience:

• 1-3 years post-internship experience in primary care or diagnostic environments

• Familiarity with imaging modalities (e.g. CT, mammography, oral imaging) preferred

• Experience in private healthcare or patient-facing roles beneficial

Skills:

• Proficiency in interpreting diagnostic results and using AI-supported tools

• Empathetic, clear communicator able to explain complex concepts accessibly

• Accuracy in digital record-keeping and confidentiality under POPIA

• Effective collaborator across multidisciplinary teams

Core Competencies:

• Clinical expertise in primary care and diagnostic interpretation

• Patient-centric approach with compassion and respect

• Technical adaptability to advanced imaging platforms

• Strong verbal and written communication

• Cultural sensitivity in patient interactions

• Precision in documentation and result interpretation

• Willingness to engage in ongoing learning and CPD

Regulatory & Compliance Requirements:

• Maintain active HPCSA registration and comply with professional ethics

• Ensure strict adherence to POPIA for all patient data

• Follow hygiene and infection control protocols as required by the Department of Health

• Complete at least 30 CPD points annually, including ethics

• Work within BCEA guidelines (e.g., 54-hour week with overtime provision in a 6-day cycle)

Working Conditions:

• On-site role based at a central diagnostic facility in Cape Town

• Single shift: 08:00 - 17:00 (9 hours including meal break)

• Regular patient interaction requiring professionalism and empathy

• Minimal biohazard exposure due to strong safety protocols

• Compliance with uniform and hygiene standards essential

Practice Plus Group is a leading provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, committed to delivering outstanding patient care through innovative and compassionate medical practice. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and dynamic environment where our clinicians can thrive and make a genuine impact.

As an Out of Hours General Practitioner with Practice Plus Group, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care during evenings, weekends, and

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Role and Facility Information

Ladysmith Urgent Care invites qualified physicians to explore rewarding work opportunities in our picturesque oceanside community, located just 25 minutes from Nanaimo and 20 minutes from Duncan. We offer short-term and long-term positions with immediate availability. This job opportunity provides rewarding small town Emergency/Urgent care work in a collegial setting.

The practitioner will work collaboratively with an inter-professional health care team to provide culturally safe urgent care to patients on-site at Ladysmith Urgent Care Centre. Physician must be comfortable with acute management of minor injuries and medical conditions, and familiar with procedures including cardioversion, intubation, casting.

Our competitive pay consists of MOCAP and REEF bonuses (together around $375 per 7.5-hour shift), in addition to MSP fee-for-service earnings. Rural Retention Program's 4.2% fee premium applies to all MSP billings. We can also offer a hassle-free billing option through utilization of our local billing clerk. Total remuneration typically exceeds $,500 per 7.5-hour shift, depending on patient volume and procedures performed.

Embrace the flexibility of being "on-call" like a rural ER physician, coming in when needed and having the freedom to leave during quiet periods. Our prime location between Nanaimo and Duncan provides access to two sets of specialists and support from CDH and NRGH emergency rooms. We offer either 7.5 or 15-hour shifts with no overnight call.

Our modest facility boasts state-of-the-art resources, including a dedicated team of RNs, basic lab work, EKG/TNK thrombolysis, POCUS (Sonosite), CT scans, several chest tube options, X-ray/casting & finger-trap for fracture reductions, slit lamp, procedural sedation, cardioversion, and IV therapy and infusion capabilities. We also receive ambulances from the community.

Mandatory qualifications include current CCFP (EM preferred, but not required), Advanced Trauma Life Support certification or CARE course, current Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification, must have done Paediatric Advanced Life Support course at least once. We offer trial shifts and buddy shifts to help you acclimate to the site. During buddy shifts, you'll work alongside a regular physician on a weekday morning, seeing patients at your own pace and billing for your services.

Start Date

As soon as possible.

Additional Information

Full-time or Part-time positions available.

No overhead.

Community Information

Located on the beautiful east coast of Vancouver Island, the Town of Ladysmith with a population of approximately 8,000 residents offers a full spectrum of educational facilities from pre-school to senior secondary. Founded at the turn of the century, the town still enjoys a small-town family-oriented atmosphere while providing easy access to larger centres like Nanaimo, Victoria, and Vancouver.

With its temperate climate, opportunities for recreational activities abound—from sailing, kayaking, and diving to golf and hiking the extensive network of area trails.

Vancouver Island, one of Canada’s most livable regions, offers a blend of urban and rural living. Renowned for its natural beauty, it provides an excellent environment to combine a rewarding career with a high quality of life.

Terms

Compensation

Fee-for-Service, No overhead

Benefits and Incentives

May include additional remuneration under the Rural Subsidiary Agreement (RSA), such as:

• Retention Premium 4.20%
• Retention Flat Fee $6,5 9
• Relocation Funding up to 15,000 (based on origin)
• Recruitment Incentive up to 10,000 (pro-rated)

Other benefits include CME allowance: 2,200/year (years 3-4), increasing to 4,400/year after four years in the community. More info:

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care