• Reference Number : refs/056366
• Directorate : Employment Health & Wellness Programme
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : GRADE 1 R 437.00 per hour GRADE 2 R 508.00 per hour GRADE 3 R 588.00 per hour
• Enquiries : Dr N.M. Jwara Tel No: 011 812 5163

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical / Counselling Psychologist, must have completed community service and proof of current registration as an independent practitioner. Grade 1: (No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees who performed community service in the relevant profession as required in South Africa). Grade 2: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the relevant council/ HPCSA and a minimum of 8 years’ appropriate experience. Grade 3: Appropriate qualification that allows for registration with the HPCSA. A minimum of 12 years’ appropriate experience. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit current proof of registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Psychologist in any of the identified registration categories. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid work permit for Non-South African Citizens. Extensive knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary context. Analytic thinking, independent decision making and problem-solving skills. Relevant experience and courses in the EAP field may be an added advantage.

Duties :

• 80 hours per month. Ensure the rendering of a professional, integrated service by Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP) to employees. Render psycho-diagnostic and psychotherapeutic services and interventions. Designing managing and evaluating programmes aimed at alleviating psychological distress or psychiatric condition in the workplace. Conduct Organizational Diagnosis and team building initiatives as well as mental health initiatives. Take action to improve the mental well-being of employees and interventions to assist them with emotional, personal and work-related problems within the organisation. Develop wellness management programme s and conduct trainings to meet institutional goals. Market Psychological Services and improving awareness on service offered within the organisation. Participate in health calendar events.

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 posts. 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. Applications 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 plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA / SANC) and proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and proof of current registration certificate/card with a professional body will be disqualified. The new 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 applicants: All the fields in Part A, Part C and Part D must be completed. Leave the following question blank if they do not have such: “If your profession or occupation requires official registration, provide date and particulars of registration. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. NB: Where Driver’s licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from the 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, and reference checks) will be conducted as part of the Recruitment process. Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). It is the Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. Preference will be given to South African citizens. Please note: 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.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Pholosong Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

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.