Southern Africa · ZAR
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235 current vacancies may match candidates in South Africa. Regulated clinical roles require profession-specific approval, while work-authorisation eligibility depends on the employer and your circumstances.
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Open to South Africa · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to South Africa · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to South Africa · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to South Africa · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to South Africa · $30 – $60/hr
Medical Writer (Pharmaceutical) $57,600–$115,200/year estimated annualized equivalent $30–$60/hour Remote | Contractor | 30 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, a
Open to South Africa · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to South Africa · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to South Africa · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to South Africa · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to South Africa · $96000 – $153600/yr
Medical Communications Manager $96,000–$153,600/year estimated annualized equivalent $50–$80/hour Remote | Contractor | 50 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availability, an
Open to South Africa · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to South Africa · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to South Africa · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to South Africa · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to South Africa · $288000 – $672000/yr
Healthcare & Life Sciences Expert $288,000–$672,000/year estimated annualized equivalent $150–$350/hour Remote | Contractor | 15 openings Estimated annualized equivalent based on 40 hours/week across 48 working weeks. Actual earnings vary based on hours worked, project availabili
Open to South Africa · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to South Africa · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to South Africa · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to South Africa · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to South Africa · $104000 – $166400/yr
Clinical Publications Author Contract · Remote Annual Compensation Equivalent: $104,000–$166,400/year About the Role We’re looking for experienced clinical and medical publications professionals who can bring strong scientific judgment, publication expertise, and meticulous atten
Open to South Africa · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Open to South Africa · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Open to South Africa · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Open to South Africa · Competitive
Resident Medical Specialist (MD/DO) Remote | Contractor | Up to 30 hours/week | 1-month engagement About the Role We are seeking licensed physicians in active clinical practice to work with research teams evaluating and improving how AI systems handle clinical reasoning, medical
Use this guide to compare live vacancies, pay guidance in ZAR, professional registration through the relevant national or professional regulator for your occupation, and current work-authorisation routes for South Africa.
Roles commonly advertised include Registered Nurse, Medical Officer, Clinical Researcher, Health Data Reviewer. Search hospitals, clinics and other healthcare employers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and check each remote vacancy for its stated location eligibility.
Public and private employers use different scales and benefits. Compare the grade, overtime, rural allowance and registration costs in the written offer. Common working languages: English. Requirements differ by profession and employer, so verify them before committing to a move.
These role families commonly appear in healthcare searches and current vacancies.
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These are the role families we track vacancies for in this market.
| Search | Market | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| medical jobs in South Africa | South Africa | ZAR |
| healthcare jobs in South Africa | South Africa | ZAR |
| nursing jobs in South Africa | South Africa | ZAR |
| clinical research jobs in South Africa | South Africa | ZAR |
| health data jobs in South Africa | South Africa | ZAR |
Clinical roles in South Africa require registration with the relevant national or professional regulator for your occupation. Start the process before applying by checking the current requirements for your profession.
Common working languages: English. For remote roles, check the vacancy's location, schedule and licensing requirements rather than assuming local registration is unnecessary.
Your exact route depends on your profession and where you trained.
A job offer and a professional licence are separate approvals.
Sources last checked 17 September 2026. Rules and fees can change.
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