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A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape
The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.
 
Clinical Psychologist Grade 1 to 3
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS452/2025
  Stikland Hospital
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provision of clinical services and participate in the planning, monitoring and evaluation of psycho¬logical services in a unit/ward/clinic. Attend and contribute in ward rounds and in multi-disci¬plinary team feedback meetings. Manage referrals and clinically assess and diagnostically and psycho¬-dynamically formulate compli¬cated clinical conditions, problems and symptoms. Provide individual, group- and family-based psycho¬therapeutic inter¬ventions. Contribute to ward programs. Perform psycho¬metric assessments and write clinical reports. Supervision of Interns and Registrars. Lecturing and other academic activities.
 
Registration with a Professional Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist. Proof of current registration.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Will be required to perform after hour duties, including weekends and Public Holidays as operational needs so demand
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration as with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. 1 Year relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as a Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 2: A minimum of 8 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. Minimum of 9 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa. Grade 3: A minimum of 16 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of RSA qualified employees. A minimum of 17 years relevant experience after registration with the HPCSA as Psychologist in respect of foreign qualified employees, of whom it is not required to perform Community Service, as required in South Africa.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Knowledge of clinical assessment and management procedures. Experience in therapy supervision. Working experience with serious mental health conditions. Excellent clinical skills in terms of consultation. Good professional attitude. Communication skills.
 
Enquiries:
Ms M Hendricks, tel. no. (021) 940 4451
 
Note:
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment. Candidates who are not in possession of the stipulated registration requirements may also apply. Such candidates will only be considered for appointment on condition that proof of application for registration to register with the relevant council and proof of payment of the prescribed registration fees to the relevant council are submitted on or before the day of the interview. This concession is only applicable to candidates who apply for the first time for registration in a specific category with the relevant council (including individuals who must apply for change in registration status)”. The pool of applicants will be considered for other vacant similar posts within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of 3 months from date of advert.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 872 709 - R 957 300 per annum, Grade 1: R 1 014 705 - R 1 124 517 per annum, Grade 3: R 1 174 848 - R 1 381 647 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
 
Starting Date:
7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
NOTICE TO ALL
Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment.
  • It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
  • available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
  • bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.
Closing date: 8/1/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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