• Reference Number : refs/056125
• Directorate : Mental Health
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 907 617.00 (Inclusive package per annual)
• Enquiries : Dr. Dorothy Maimane Tel. No: (012) 806 1322 Cel: 073 103 7738 (Office hours 07:30 Monday – 16: 00 Friday)

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications (Matric/equivalent and Post Graduate Degree at NOF level 9) that allow for registration with the HPCSA in the category Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice). At least one-year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA in respect of foreign qualified employees, of which it is not required to perform Community Service as required in South Africa. Current registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist (Independent Practice). Applicant must be in possession of a valid South African driver’s license. Generic knowledge, including relevant ethics, laws, policies, guidelines and regulations as per Departmental and HPCSA standards, knowledge of the health system and surrounding public / private systems, including referral networks, and relevant local resources. Profession specific knowledge, including current: psychometrics, psychopathology, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, psychopharmacology (as is appropriate for clinical psychologists), developmental psychology, health psychology, community psychology, research methodology and statistics, and professional practice. Generic skills, including language proficiency, problem solving, self-organization: planning, time management and ability to work independently, workplace relations, ability to work in a team, information utilization, listening skills, effective communication, conflict management, computer literacy, and presentation and training skills. Profession specific skills, including clinical interviewing skills, psychometric administration and interpretation skills, general formulation skills, diagnostic skills, psychological intervention skills, report writing skills, networking skills, and research skills. Interest and experience in community mental health will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Ambulatory preventive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative psychological care to people with suitably severe mental illness who are beyond the scope of practice of PHC; and providing support and training for primary health care teams in the management of mental health conditions. Psychological case formulation, which may include mental status examinations and mental health diagnoses. Conduct psychological assessments related to appropriate referral questions. Provide appropriate, evidence-based psychological intervention(s) related to case conceptualization(s). (Community-level) Health promotion and prevention activities. Collaborate with and provide support and training for PHC and other teams. Record keeping, schedule management, completion of statistics, clinical and periodic reports, as well as other related administrative duties.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. NB: For assistance with online applications please email your query to e-recruitment@gauteng.gov.za. 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). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. (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. Suitable candidates will be subjected to vetting and personnel pre-employment suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. Medical Surveillance will be conducted on the recommended candidates. It is Department’s intention to promote representativity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this post. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. NB: The Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Bronkhorstspruit District Hospital

Closing Date : 24-08-2026

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.