• Reference Number : refs/056649
• Directorate : Psychiatry
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 1 395 528.00 per annum, (all-inclusive package). Please note that salary will be adjusted according to years of experience as per OSD Policy.
• Enquiries : Dr M Edoo - Tel No: (011) 489 1070 / Mariam.Edoo@gauteng.gov.za

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualification in psychiatry which allows registration as a specialist psychiatrist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Current registration with the HPCSA as a specialist psychiatry or proof of application for registration with HPCSA. Sound clinical knowledge and skills in psychiatry. 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. Competencies: Advance clinical knowledge of HIV / AIDS, STI’s and TB. Expertise working with the current South African guidelines. Proven clinical leadership and team management ability. Strong clinical mentoring skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as supervisory skills. Ability to work under pressure. Knowledge and experience in medical teaching and training, financial and procurement management in the public sector, relevant legislation and policies pertaining to the medical field and practice. Be self -motivated. Good computer skills, including proficiency in Excel and Power-point.

Duties :

• The management of mental health related problems in adults and individuals younger than eighteen. 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 emergency psychiatry and consultation liaison psychiatry as needed. Teaching and training of medical students, medical officers, and psychiatric registrars on the topic of 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 Tertiary Hospital Psychiatry Unit which also covers Rahima Moosa Mother and Child 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. This post is a joint appointment with University of Witwatersrand Department of Psychiatry.

Notes :

• APPLICATIONS : Application should be submitted strictly online (on a PDF Format only). Only online applications will be considered. Please use the reference as the subject. NOTE : The new Z83 must be fully completed (please refer on the left side of Z83 special notes for clarity), it must be initialled and signed. On the Z83 the Department where position was advertised it should state Department of Health. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit a fully completed Z83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only. The Curriculum Vitae should be recently updated that specifies the following: All experience should be in a chronological order indicating the position, institution and respective dates indicating the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). The information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required/requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the interview. Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) –Verification (Reference checks- Provide at least 3 off which one must be immediate supervisor and must be contactable, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. Identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (Only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. Institutions reserves the right to utilize practical exercises/tests for non-SMS positions during the recruitment process to determine the suitability of candidates for the post(s). The Department reserve the right not to fill the post. The Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. People with disabilities, Coloured Males, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Males, White Females, African Females, African Males and Indian Males are encouraged to apply.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 30-09-2026

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.