• Reference Number : refs/048594
• Directorate : Medical
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : SALARY GRADE 1: R 1 395 528 – R 1 479 723 per annum, (all-inclusive package) GRADE 2 R 1 592 274 – R 1 688 553 per annum (all-inclusive package) GRADE 3 R1 844 151 – R2 301 186 per annum (all-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr N.M. Jwara 011 812 5615

Requirements :

• Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent. MBBCh/ MBCHB or equivalent and Medical Specialist in Psychiatry– MMED Psychiatry and FC Psych. Active Registration with Professional council: Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Demonstrate computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with the ability to compile presentations and draft professional reports. Inherent requirements of the job: Participate in the after-hours call system (Commuted overtime is compulsory Option d). Sound understanding of the MHCA, National Health Act and other governing legislature.

Duties :

• Management of services within the Mental Health Unit, both clinical and administrative. Provide effective and efficient in and outpatient mental health care at Pholosong Hospital including assessment, treatment and monitoring of psychiatric patients. Report to the clinical manager on developments and performance of the unit. Development and implementation of evidence–based clinical protocols and guidelines. Partake in clinical audits. Implement and monitor adherence to national core standard (norms and standards). Provide outreach to facilities/services in the catchment area including, but not restricted, participation in the multidisciplinary team discussions of patients in surrounding clinics offering mental health services. Completion of relevant medico-legal documents timeously and reduce medical litigation by exercising good clinical ethos. Liaise with referral centres for patients who need further care and investigations. Supervise, train and mentor medical officers and other junior members of staff.

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, and 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 : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 20-05-2026

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.