Applications may be submitted using one of the following methods:

Email: [email protected]

Postal Address: Department of Defence South African Military Health Service Human Resource Section Private Bag X1 Simonstown Cape Town 7995

Hand Delivery: Institute for Maritime Medicine Simonstown Cape Town 7995

Quote the following reference number in your application:

SG 01/24/26/07

Required Documents

Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form, effective from 1 January 2021.

The Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department office or the Department of Public Service and Administration website.

The application must include:

• A correctly completed Z83 form that is originally signed and dated.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae containing full details of the applicant’s training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge and experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other supporting documents on or before the interview date. Certified copies must not be older than six months.

Applicants applying for more than one position must submit a separate Z83 form and supporting documentation for each position. Where more than one position is listed on the same application form, only the first position will be considered.

Photocopied and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Closing Date

24 July 2026 at 16h00

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Important Notes

The Department intends to promote employment equity relating to race, gender and disability. Preference may be given to candidates whose appointment, transfer or promotion will improve representivity in line with the Department’s Employment Equity Plan.

Applications submitted using an incorrect Z83 form or without the required information will be disqualified.

Successful candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks, which may include criminal record, citizenship, financial and asset record, qualification, employment and social media profile checks.

Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes and full security vetting. A negative vetting outcome may nullify the employment contract.

Shortlisted candidates will undertake a practical exercise and an integrity or ethical conduct assessment. These assessments may be considered as additional criteria during the interview process.

Successful candidates must disclose their financial interests within one month of appointment and will be appointed on probation for 12 months.

Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates.

Applicants who do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Enquiries

Major A. Haman Telephone: (021) 787 4507/4497

Mr B.O. Xhalabile Telephone: (021) 787 4026