• Reference Number : REFS/050087
• Directorate : Mental Health Programmes
• Number of Posts : 3

• Package : R907,617.00 – R1 221 843.00 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr Jacques L Labuschagne – 0716061934

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications 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 :

• TO PROVIDE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES WITHIN THE DISTRICT HEALTH SYSTEM CONTEXT: 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, CCPT and other teams. Record keeping, schedule management, completion of statistics, clinical and periodic reports, as well as other related administrative duties.

Notes :

• Applications must be submitted to First Floor Reception; Tshwane District Health Services, 3319 Fedsure Forum Building, Cnr Lillian Ngoyi and Pretorius Street PRETORIA; 0001. between 07h30 – 16h00 or can apply online at Gauteng professional job Centre (https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za) Applications must be submitted on a new Z83 form, which is obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents In terms of DPSA circular no 19 of 2022. Failure to do so will results in disqualification of the application. A fully completed and signed Z83 form should be accompanied by a recent updated CV. NO copies of qualification or other attachments must be included on application (Z83 and CV only). Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of Identity Document, Qualifications, candidates will also be required to submit proof of relevant documents to Human Resources unit before or on the day of the interview. Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Shortlisted Candidates will be subjected to Medical Surveillance, Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification). If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Gauteng Department of Health is guided by the principles of Employment Equity Act; therefore, all the appointments will be made in accordance with the Employment Equity targets of the of the institution. -PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. -SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECTED TO MEDICAL ASSESSMENT.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tshwane District Health Services

Closing Date : 26-06-2026

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.