• Reference Number : refs/022390
• Directorate : PSYCHIATRY
• Number of Posts : 2

• Package : R 1 001 349.00 (per annum) (all-inclusive salary package)
• Enquiries : Dr M.B. Edoo Tel No - (011) 489 1070

Requirements :

• Grade 12 plus an appropriate qualification that allows registration as an independent Practitioner. No experience required after registration as a Medical Registrar. Must have completed Post Community Service. Registration with HPCSA for the financial year 2025/26. The successful candidates will be rotated between institutions. The following will be an added advantage: Work experience in the field of Psychiatry.; CMSA part 1 examinations; auxiliary courses relevant to the field of Psychiatry.

Duties :

• Clinical assessment of psychiatric patients, formulation, development and execution of evidence based and compassionate patient care plans. Assessment and management of medical and psychiatric emergencies. Counselling and education of patients and families. Proper clinical record keeping of all laboratory results. Participation in ward/ departmental administrative duties. Commitment to the highest level of care, ethics, professionalism and punctuality. Work responsibly within a multi-disciplinary team and report on maladministration including but not limited to conflicts of interest and corruption. Participate in outreach and academic programs at any of the Gauteng Health facilities. The successful candidate will be required to work long hours. Attend the psychiatry teaching programme as per the department of Psychiatry at Wits University. Conduct research under supervision with respect to the attainment of the MMED, train in the various psychotherapy modalities; teach and supervise medical and undergraduate students as well as medical interns.

Notes :

• These positions will be joint appointments between the Gauteng Department of Health and the following academic institutions: University of Witwatersrand /University of Pretoria and/ Sefako Makgatho University. 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. 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 are not in 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. Applicants must indicate the post reference number on their applications. 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 Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Applicants with foreign qualifications remain responsible for ensuring that their qualifications are evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Registrars will be required to rotate between the different institutions. Preference will be given to South African citizens. The performance of normal and commuted overtime is not mandatory; however, it will be based on the operational needs of the hospitals.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Helen Joseph Hospital

Closing Date : 19-05-2025

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.