• Reference Number : refs/057030
• Directorate : Psychiatry /Mental Health
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : Grade 1: R1 395 528.00 – R1 479 723.00 ; Grade 2:R1 592 274 -R1 688 553 00 ; Grade 3 : R1 844 151 00 – R2 301 186.00
• Enquiries : Dr K.S Maaroganye: Tel No: 011 876 1717

Requirements :

• Grade 1: Grade 12 with, an appropriate qualification, namely MBBCh/MBChB, FC Psych or MMed (Psychiatry), that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist, with current registration as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of zero (0) years’ appropriate experience after registration as a Medical Specialist. Grade 2: Grade 12 with an appropriate qualification, namely MBBCh/MBChB, FC Psych or MMed (Psychiatry), that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist, with current registration as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of five (5) years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA. Grade 3: Grade 12 with an appropriate qualification, namely MBBCh/MBChB, FC Psych or MMed (Psychiatry), that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist, with current registration as a Medical Specialist. A minimum of ten (10) years’ appropriate experience as a Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA.Appropriate experience in Clinical Psychiatry and Mental Health. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Management of services within the Mental Health Unit both clinical and administrative aspects. Provide effective and efficient outpatient mental health care in the district including assessment, treatment and monitoring of psychiatric patients as a specialist psychiatrist and supervisor of medical officers and registrars. Development and implementation of evidence–based clinical protocols and guidelines. I am participating in clinical audits and research activities in the District and University of Witwatersrand’s Department of Psychiatry. Implement and monitor adherence to national core standards (norms and standards) of general and mental health care. Rendering of after-hours services including weekends (commuted overtime). Provide outreach to facilities / services in the catchment area including, but not restricted, to participation in the multidisciplinary team discussions of patients in surrounding hospitals’ psychiatric wards and provision of mental health care and support to patients in those wards. Completion of relevant medico-legal documents timeously and reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Liaise with referral centers for patients who need further care and investigations. Training of undergraduate students and other health care professionals. Supervision and training of Psychiatric registrars and medical officers. Represent the University of Witwatersrand' Department of Psychiatry in hospital and university committees. Initiate own research and supervision of postgraduate research. Assist the Ekurhuleni Mental Health Care Unit address issues of equity and quality of services in previously disadvantaged areas. Assist the Ekurhuleni Mental Health Care Unit in the development of a comprehensive mental health service at all levels of care in the district to ensure that mental health services are available and accessible to the community as close to their homes as possible. Adopt and implement the principles of Batho Pele.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required / requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate will be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration. Driving and computer literacy will be tested.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT

Closing Date : 06-11-2026

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.