• Reference Number : refs/050432
• Directorate : Psychiatry
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395 528.00 all inclusive
• Enquiries : Prof FB Sokudela Tel no: 012 319 9719/9741

Requirements :

• Grade 12. MMED (PSYCH) or FCPSYCH(SA) or equivalent. Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist Psychiatrist is mandatory. Relevant experience in general adult Psychiatry will be a requirement. Evidence of Scientific conference participation and/or scientific article publication in an accredited journal is a requirement. Proven experience in teaching and training within a tertiary hospital setting. RECOMMENDATIONS: An interest to further studies in psychiatry sub-specialties and/or relevant postgraduate/doctoral degree studies will be recommended. An interest to further studies in psychiatry sub-specialties and/or relevant postgraduate / doctoral degree studies will be recommended, also.

Duties :

• The post is a joint appointment specialist psychiatrist post with Weskoppies Hospital/Gauteng and the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria. The main tasks of the post will be the management and treatment of general adult psychiatric patients, including the related administrative and medico-legal work. Doing criminal forensic psychiatric observations and testifying in a court of law will also be included, if needed. Successful candidates will be expected to be involved in teaching and training of undergraduate, postgraduate students, medical officers and other health care workers. Doing research and supervising research are part of the duties, also. Duties will also include general management and administration appropriate to the post, including involvement in hospital and university related committees. The incumbent is expected to become involved in outreach services as determined by the department of psychiatry at Weskoppies Hospital and the University of Pretoria

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 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 : 03-08-2026

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.