• Reference Number : REFS/045400
• Directorate : Clinical
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1 – R 1 001.349 – R 1 078 116. (All-inclusive salary package) GRADE 2 – R 1 142 553.00 – R 1 202.00. (All-inclusive salary package) GRADE 3 – R 1 322 352.00 – R 1 647 630.00. (All-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Ms. M.A. Ngobeni – ngobeni.mixo@gauteng.gov.za Ms. S. Naidoo - sheryl.naidoo@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification which allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. An interest in psychiatry and experience in psychiatry, as well as a Diploma in Mental Health and/or an FC Psych, will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment, history taking, mental status examination and physical examination of psychiatric patients, formulation, development, and execution of evidence-based and compassionate patient care plans. The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping, including all laboratory results. Preparation of referral letters and discharge summaries for all patients. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Teaching of students. Commitment to the highest level of care, ethics, professionalism, and punctuality. Work within a multi-disciplinary team and report all conflicts of interest and corruption. Participation in outreach, academic and research programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated to the Department of Psychiatry at the University of the Witwatersrand. Clinical and overtime duties are performed at any of the Gauteng Health facilities affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Witwatersrand.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://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. Applications should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 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 / SANC) and proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and proof of current registration certificate/card with a professional body will be disqualified. The new Z83 form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant. The following must be considered in relation to the completion of the Z83 by applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they do not have such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. NB: Where Driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the HR unit to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks) will be conducted as part of the Recruitment process. Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Please note: 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tara, the H. Moross Centre

Closing Date : 17-04-2026

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.