• Reference Number : REFS/045399
• Directorate : Clinical
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1 – R 1 341 855.00 – R 1 422 810.00 (All-inclusive salary package) GRADE 2 – R 1 531 032.00 – R 1 623 609.00 (All-inclusive salary package) GRADE 3 – R 1 773 222.00 – R 2 212 680.00 (All-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Ms. M.A Ngobeni – Ngobeni.Mixo@gauteng.gov.za Ms. S. Naidoo – Sheryl.Naidoo@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• A medical MBBCh or equivalent degree with an appropriate qualification in psychiatry (FC Psych (SA), MMed (Psych) or equivalent qualification recognised by the HPCSA), which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as an independent specialist psychiatrist. Interest in personality disorders and experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) will be an added advantage. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry and child psychiatry. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to fulfil the required teaching and training requirements. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures about mental health care users. Adequate interpersonal skills as well as professional and ethical conduct always. A valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• Provide a direct clinical service and manage a Adult psychiatric inpatient or outpatient unit. The provision of care, treatment, and rehabilitation to mental health care users within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002); involvement in other general psychiatry work as needed. Provide outreach services to District Health Services and District/ Regional hospitals. Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers and psychiatry registrars, as well as other personnel (e.g. nurses, etc.). To stimulate, assist with and conduct research relevant to the Gauteng Department of Health and Department of Psychiatry. To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities, if and when necessary. Administrative duties. Active participation in hospital management committees. To assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs, including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities. To liaise with external stakeholders when appropriate. To always maintain professional and ethical conduct. This post is a joint appointment with the Department of Psychiatry, University of the Witwatersrand. The incumbent will be expected to participate in the teaching program of the department and to provide training to a range of students and healthcare workers.

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.