• Reference Number : refs/050433
• Directorate : Psychiatry
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 041 402.00 all inclusive
• Enquiries : Prof FB Sokudela Tel no: 012 319 9719/9741

Requirements :

• Grade 12. MBBCh appropriate qualification that allows registration with HPCSA as a Medical Practitioner and proof of current registration. At least 6 months experience in psychiatry clinical services as an independent medical practitioner. Be able to register as a candidate for MMed Psychiatry at the University of Pretoria (UP) and FC Psych SA (Colleges of Medicine – SA) (CMSA). RECOMMENDATIONs: To have a Diploma in Mental Health and FC Psych Part 1.

Duties :

• The post is a 4-year joint-appointment as a registrar in psychiatry at the Dept. of Psychiatry at the University of Pretoria (UP) and Weskoppies Hospital. The successful candidate must provide clinical services to mental health care users at Weskoppies Hospital and academic clinical training platforms where applicable, participate in the department’s academic programmes, research activities and clinical administrative work. The candidate will further be expected to rotate through all the training units as per the HPCSA, CMSA, and the University of Pretoria’s MMed Psychiatry requirements, within the 4-year period.

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.