• Reference Number : REFS/056115
• Directorate : MENTAL HEALTH - SDHS
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : (Gr1) R 1 395 528.00 p.a ; (Gr2) R 1 592 274.00 p.a; (Gr3) R 1 844 151.00p.a (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr. M. Thoka Tel no: 071 904 4124

Requirements :

• Grade 12/Matric Certificate. MBCHB. FC Psych / MMed (Psychiatry) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) in Psychiatry. Current registration with HPCSA. Grade 1 no experience after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a recognised Specialty, Grade 2 a minimum of 5 years appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA in Psychiatry and Grade 3 a minimum of 10 years appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist in a Psychiatry. Sound knowledge and skills associated with the practice of Psychiatry. Ability to diagnose and manage common medical problems including emergencies. Good communication, leadership, interpersonal and decision-making qualities. Knowledge of current Health Legislation and policies as it relates to Public Institutions.

Duties :

• This is a position which is jointly appointed with the University of the Witwatersrand and therefore incorporates academic and research duties as well as service provision and administrative obligations. Support and implement community psychiatry and integrated primary mental health care in the Sedibeng Health District. Provide community-based specialist psychiatric care, treatment, and rehabilitation as part of the community psychiatry team. Provide academic teaching and supervision to the Psychiatric Registrars and Medical Officers in the district psychiatric clinics. Provide in-service training and clinical support to the district Family Physicians and primary health care practitioners towards the provision of integrated mental health care. Collaborate with non-health sectors within the district regarding the recognition and care of people with mental illness. Participate in community level mental health outreach education and awareness activities. Promote and conduct research in the fields of community psychiatry and integrated primary mental health care. This includes supervision of Master’s Research Reports by Psychiatric Registrars, participation in collaborative projects and own research studies. Work with the district mental health team with respect to administrative duties, clinical audits, and quality improvement of the Sedibeng mental health services.

Notes :

• Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) 108 must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 28-08-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.