• Reference Number : refs/048428
• Directorate : Allied
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1 R 420.00, GRADE 2 R 488.00, GRADE 3 R 565.00, HOURS: 80 HOURS PER MONTH
• Enquiries : ENQUIRIER- Dr EB Mankge Tel No- (012) 841 8305 FOR ATTENTION- Ms MM Makgasha Tel No- (012) 841 8390

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist and proof of current registration. Grade 1: (No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in the relevant profession as required in South Africa). Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the relevant council/ HPCSA and a minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA. A minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Psychologist in any of the identified registration categories. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Relevant experience and courses in the EAP field may be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Provide effective and efficient psychological assessments and treatments to patients of all age groups who are dealing with psychological challenges, including developmental difficulties, psychological distress and/or psychopathology. Ensure that quality mental health services are provided according to professional standards and ethical principles. Applying evidence based psychological interventions to clients presenting with psychological and /or psychiatric conditions or problems. Conduct mental health promotion and prevention activities. Work within a multidisciplinary team. Appropriate referral to other professionals when indicated. Designing, managing and evaluating programmes aimed at alleviating psychological distress or psychiatric conditions. Adhering to the scope of practice of Clinical Psychologists as stipulated by the Health Professions Act and the HPCSA rules of conduct.

Notes :

• 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 . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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 representivity (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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Mamelodi Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 28-04-2026

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.