• Reference Number : refs/050218
• Directorate : Mental Health Programmes
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395 528.00 – R 2 301 186.00 package per annum (all inclusive) (Grade of the post and remuneration will be determined by years of experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist according to OSD guidelines
• Enquiries : Dr V Mkhatshwa @ Vangile.Mkhatshwa@gauteng.gov.za Dr NE Mulutsi@ Nkeng.Mulutsi@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• MBChB or equivalent qualification plus either MMED (PSYCH) or FC PSYCH (SA), registration with HPCSA as a medical specialist. Understanding of community psychiatry. Appropriate experience as a specialist. Ability to supervise and work in a multi-disciplinary team. previous academic involvement and research training will be an added advantage. Skills and Knowledge: Generic knowledge and skills, including relevant ethics, laws, policies, guidelines, and regulations as per Departmental and HPCSA standards, good interpersonal workplace relations, ability to work in a team, computer literacy and training skills. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties :

• The post is a joint-appointment specialist psychiatrist post in Tshwane District, Gauteng Department of Health, and the Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria. The main task of this post will be: provision of specialist mental health services in PHC facilities Including Tshwane District Hospital and Pretoria West Hospital amongst others), involvement in other general psychiatry work in the District as required; designing and implementing community-based specialist outpatient psychiatric services and community-level outreach programs; organise and manage mental health clinical activities and services in a proficient and integrated manner; support and collaborate with the district Family Physicians and Primary Health Care practitioners in the provision of an integrated comprehensive mental health care services; facilitate intra-and inter-district referral pathways for mental health care services including hospitals and other relevant stakeholders; assist with the development of protocols and procedures on mental health services across all levels of care system in the District; collaborate with non-health sectors within the District regarding identification, care, treatment and rehabilitation of people with mental illness; monitoring and evaluation of services towards improved quality of mental health care, compliance with policies, guidelines and statutory legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in research academic training and teaching of undergraduate students, postgraduate students, medical officers and other health care professionals, under the Department of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, University of Pretoria. Doing research and supervising research are part of the duties. Other duties also includes general management and administration appropriate to the post, including involvement in the District and University related committees. An interest to further studies in psychiatry, for example a doctoral degree, is advised.

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. Application 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.The 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 applicant. All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they are not possession of such:” If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration”. Application without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Application must indicate the post reference number on their application. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from 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, reference checks) must be conducted prior appointment. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualification remain responsible for ensuring that their qualification are evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane District Health Services

Closing Date : 10-07-2026

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.