Telemedicine Jobs for Doctors in South Africa
Telemedicine jobs for doctors in South Africa are remote roles where an HPCSA-registered doctor consults patients online by video or phone instead of in person.
Last updated 2026-07-11
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in South Africa?
Yes — telemedicine jobs for doctors in South Africa are available through platforms such as Udok and Kena Health, which onboard doctors for online consultations. Anyone providing telehealth in South Africa must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), whose Telehealth Guidelines were updated in December 2021.
Which telemedicine platforms hire doctors in South Africa
Real platforms that onboard South African doctors for online consultations. Each verifies your medical registration before you can see patients:
Udok
An online consultation platform with a "Udok Providers Network" onboarding flow — it verifies your qualifications and lets you build a public directory profile (a monthly platform cost applies once active).
SourceKena Health
An on-demand and scheduled consultation service (powered by Healthforce) staffed by GPs, nurses and therapists who consult patients through the app.
SourceLicensing & registration (HPCSA)
You must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA); only HPCSA-registered practitioners may provide telehealth, and cross-border providers need both home-country registration and HPCSA registration.
Health Professions Council of South AfricaWhat telemedicine doctors earn in South Africa
- Industry commentary suggests telemedicine can lift a GP’s annual earnings toward R500,000, with part-time locum GP work around R80,000 per month
These earnings come from a secondary industry source and are indicative, not authoritative; Udok publishes a doctor-side platform cost (around R500/month) rather than a payout. Confirm rates directly with each platform.
Entrepreneur Hub SA — doctor salary overviewEquipment & setup you need
- A laptop or smartphone with a working camera and microphone
- A stable broadband or 4G/5G internet connection (a wired or strong Wi-Fi link for video calls)
- A quiet, private, well-lit room so consultations stay confidential
- A modern web browser — GeraClinic and most platforms run in-browser, with no special software to install
- A way to receive payouts locally (bank transfer, mobile money, or a digital wallet, depending on the platform)
What GeraClinic offers
GeraClinic is a telemedicine platform where South African doctors consult patients online. It is free to apply — no signup fee, no monthly fee — and you set your own hours and consultation fee. Patients in South Africa typically pay R150 – R950 per consultation, and you keep 85% of every consultation (GeraClinic takes a transparent 15% platform fee), paid out within 3-5 business days once your medical registration is verified.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there telemedicine jobs for doctors in South Africa?+
Yes. HPCSA-registered doctors can consult patients online through platforms such as Udok, Kena Health and GeraClinic. Anyone providing telehealth in South Africa must be registered with the HPCSA under its Telehealth Guidelines.
What registration do I need for telehealth in South Africa?+
You must be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Cross-border providers consulting South African patients need both their home-country registration and HPCSA registration.
How much do online doctors earn in South Africa?+
Earnings depend on your fee and volume. On GeraClinic you set your own consultation fee within the R150–R950 range patients expect and keep 85% of every consultation.
Start seeing patients online from South Africa
Free to apply, no signup or monthly fees. Set your own hours and consultation fee, keep 85% of every consultation, and get paid within 3-5 business days.