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A job opportunity

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.
 
Medical Specialist Grade 1 to 3: Psychiatry (3 Posts)
  Employment Type: Permanent
  Reference No: MHS729/2025
  Valkenberg Hospital; Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services
 
Minimum educational qualification:
Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Enquiries:
Dr Rasmita Ori, tel. no. (021) 826 5863
 
Experience:
Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 2: A minimum of 5 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry. Grade 3: A minimum of 10 years’ appropriate experience as Medical Specialist after registration with the HPCSA (or a recognised foreign Health Professional Council in respect of a foreign-qualified employee) as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
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 with their job application/on appointment. This concession is only applicable on health professionals 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 applications will be considered for vacancies within the Chief Directorate: Metro Health Services, for a period of three months from the date of the advert, provided that the job title, core functions, inherent requirements, and salary level are the same as those of the advertised post.
 
Duties (Key result areas/outputs):
Provide specialist clinical services to inpatients and outpatients, including outreach services within the hospital catchment. Management of relevant clinical governance and administrative requirements. Leadership of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Academic teaching, training and research.
 
Registration with the Professions Council:
Registration with the HPCSA as a Medical Specialist in Psychiatry.
 
Competencies (knowledge/skills):
Strong record of clinical expertise, clinical governance, research, teaching and training at under and postgraduate levels. Excellent managerial, interpersonal, leadership, administrative, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise clinical training and teaching. Appropriate experience in teaching, training and supervision of students, Registrars and Medical Staff.
 
Inherent requirements of the job:
Valid (Code B/EB) driver’s licence. Ability to be on call and availability for Emergency situations. Willing to participate in a commuted overtime.
 
 
 
 
Remuneration:
Grade 1: R 1 341 855 per annum; Grade 2: R 1 531 032 per annum; Grade 3: R 1 773 222 per annum A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual's personal needs.
 
Starting Date:
10/31/2025 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: 11/14/2025 12:00:00 AM
 
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