• Reference Number : REFS/056547
• Directorate : SEDIBENG DISTRICT HEALTH SERVICES – MENTAL HEALTH
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1: R1 395 528.00 p.a, GRADE 2: R1 592 274.00p.a GRADE 3: R 1 844 151.00 p.a (ALL-INCLUSIVE )
• Enquiries : Dr. M THOKA 071 904 4121

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. Proof of current registration (2026/2027) as a Medical Specialist 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 :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote retrospectivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sedibeng District Health Services

Closing Date : 28-09-2026

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.