• Reference Number : refs/048462
• Directorate : Psychiatry
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 041 402,00 per annum, (all-inclusive package). Please note that salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD Policy)
• Enquiries : Dr M Edoo – (011) 489 1070

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Practitioner. Current registration with the HPCSA as an Independent Medical Practitioner. Passed Part 1 exams of the South African College of Psychiatry. COMPETENCIES: Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team. Patient first mentality. Good communication skills. Integrity and professional dependability. Technology and computer skills.

Duties :

• Present oneself in a professional manner and formal attire with clear identification of oneself. Clinical assessment of psychiatric patients including the formulation, development and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans. The application of cost containment measures in service delivery is important. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping and preparation of referral letters, statistics and discharge summaries for all patients. Proper record keeping of all laboratory results. Participation in ward / departmental administrative duties. Commitment to highest level of care, ethics, professionalism and punctuality. Work responsibly within a multi-disciplinary team and reporting of all conflicts of interest and corruption. Medical officers will be expected to perform clinical and overtime duties at Helen Joseph Hospital. ACADEMIC DUTIES: Active participation and compulsory attendance of the psychiatry teaching programme at Helen Joseph Hospital. Teach and supervise medical and undergraduate students, medical interns and other allied professionals. Actively participate in the organisation and examination of medical students.

Notes :

• Application should be submitted strictly online (on a PDF Format only). Only online applications will be considered. Please use the reference as the subject. The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Males, White Females, African Females, African Males and Indian Males are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 01-05-2026

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.