• Reference Number : refs/057436
• Directorate : Psychology
• Number of Posts : 4

• Package : R 907 671.00 p.a plus benefits
• Enquiries : Mrs. C Levey Tel No: 012 319 9652

Requirements :

• A Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an Independent Clinical Psychologist with current annual registration and experience of at least one-year post-HPCSA registration. Demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of mental health care users within a psychiatric, medico-legal, forensic, child and adolescent, neuropsychological and/or general adult mental health setting. Knowledge of legislation, policies, protocols and guidelines relevant to mental health care services, including psychiatric, forensic and psycho-legal services. Applicants should indicate their primary area(s) of experience in one or more of the following: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology; Forensic Clinical Psychology and Psycho-Legal Assessments; Neuropsychology; General Adult Clinical Psychology; Substance Use and Rehabilitation Psychology; Severe Mental Illness and State Patient Services. Experience in any of the above areas will be considered according to service requirements. Applicants should demonstrate the ability to: Conduct psychometric and clinical assessments within their area of expertise; Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams; Supervise intern clinical psychologists or demonstrate eligibility to meet HPCSA supervision requirements; Teach and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate training; Participate in research, quality improvement and service development initiatives; Work within both academic and public health service environments. Evidence of scientific publications, conference presentations, teaching experience or involvement in research projects will be an added advantage. Computer Literacy: MS Word, Excel, Power point and MS outlook. Valid driver’s license.

Duties :

• The successful candidate(s) will be appointed to the Clinical Psychology Unit at Weskoppies Hospital and the University of Pretoria through a joint appointment arrangement. Clinical responsibilities will be allocated according to the demonstrated competencies, professional experience and institutional service requirements. Clinical Functions (depending on area of expertise), successful candidates may be required to perform: Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology; Forensic Clinical Psychology; Neuropsychology; General Adult Clinical Psychology. Key responsibilities include: Clinical Service Delivery and evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation services; Conduct psychometric, neuropsychological, child and adolescent, forensic and psycho-legal assessments, where appropriately trained and experienced; Manage complex mental health cases within inpatient, outpatient and specialized services; Provide consultation and support to multidisciplinary teams; Supervision and training of intern clinical psychologists, registrars, medical students and other staff as required; Academic and Training Responsibilities including teaching and training of clinical psychology interns, psychiatry registrars and medical students; Contribute to curriculum delivery, assessment and academic administration as required by the joint appointment; Research and Service Development including lecturing, conducting research and subsequent publications; Management and Administration related to the role; Participate in committee work and multidisciplinary meetings; Contribute to performance management and operational planning; Assist with resource management and service development initiatives; Maintain professional competence through continued professional development and compliance with HPCSA requirements.

Notes :

• In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Males of all race groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 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 post. Applications must be submitted strictly online via the Gauteng Department of Health E-Recruitment Portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Applications must include: A fully completed and signed new Z83 Application Form, obtainable from www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents (not older than six (6) months) prior to the interview. Personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, qualification verification, financial record and previous employment/reference checks, will be conducted before appointment. Applicants in possession of foreign qualifications must submit an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), where applicable. The Department is committed to promoting representativity (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Due to the large volume of applications expected, receipt of applications will not be acknowledged. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Weskoppies Hospital

Closing Date : 27-11-2026

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.