• Reference Number : refs/056504
• Directorate : Clinical Department
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : GRADE 1: R1 395 528.00 per annum (Plus Benefits) : GRADE 2: R1 592 224.00 per annum (plus Benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr Tando A.S. Melapi Tel No- 011 951 8341

Requirements :

• FCPsych (SA) and/ or MMed (psychiatry) and registration with the HPCSA as Medical Specialist. The post is a joint appointment of the Gauteng Department of Health and the University of the Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry. For newly qualified specialists, an application will be considered if you have received results of passing MMed and FCPsych, but the registration with HPCSA is still pending. This MUST be indicated in Z83 or CV. Please note that successful candidates will need to be registered with HPCSA as specialist psychiatrist before they can be appointed as such

Duties :

• Clinical service Delivery: Assess, treat monitor mental health care user in line with the Mental Health Care Act No 17 of 2002. Prepare psychiatric and medico-legal reports as required. Lead a multidisciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to patient care. The incumbent will be required to participate in forensic psychiatric work as well as to manage general psychiatric patients. This includes assessments for observandi. Teaching and training: Supervision, teaching and assessment of postgraduate and undergraduate students. This includes Registrars, Medical officer, Medical student, Psychology interns, Occupational therapy and others. Participate in the academic programmes at Sterkfontein Hospital as well as those scheduled by Wits University. Train and teach hospital staff when requested. Administrative and managerial: Partake in clinical audits. Provide input to management where appropriate. Perform clinical related administration task. Membership of and participation in relevant committees. Research actively participate and promote the research programme. Supervision and Marking of MMeds (if appropriately qualified).

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: https://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 singed 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 require by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Sterkfontein Psychiatric Hospital

Closing Date : 18-09-2026

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.