• Reference Number : refs/050341
• Directorate : PSYCHIATRY
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395 528 – R 1 479 723 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Dr R Brummerhoff ralf.brummerhoff@gmail.com 011 489 0518

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification in psychiatry which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with HPCSA. Current registration with HPCSA as specialist psychiatrist or proof of application for registration with HPCSA. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. Interest in child and adolescent psychiatry and perinatal mental health. Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures pertaining to mental health care users. Computer literacy. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• The management of mental health related problems in individuals younger than 18 years at a multi-disciplinary clinic. The provision of care, treatment, and rehabilitation to mental health care users within the framework of the Mental Health Care Act (No 17 of 2002); involvement in perinatal mental health and consultation liaison psychiatry with the obstetrics and gynaecology department as needed. Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers, and psychiatric registrars on the topic of child, adolescent, and perinatal psychiatry, as well as other personnel (e.g., nurses, etc.). To stimulate, assist with and conduct research in the field of psychiatry. To supervise and manage junior staff, which would include disciplinary responsibilities when necessary. After hour duties done at Helen Joseph Hospital Psychiatry Unit which also covers Rahima Moosa Hospital Mental Health Services. Administrative duties. Active participation in hospital committees. To assist with the development of policies and protocols of the hospital. Active participation in quality improvement programs including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality meetings and continuous professional development activities. To liaise with external stakeholders when appropriate. To always maintain professional and ethical 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, social media 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital

Closing Date : 21-07-2026

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.