Principal Clinical Psychologist

Department of Health; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1 245 000 - 1 382 000; Full time

Job summary

A South African public health department is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to manage the clinical psychology department at Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, HPCSA registration, and at least three years of experience in independent practice. The role emphasizes patient service delivery and team collaboration, offering a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner.
• Proof of current registration.
• Three (03) years working experience as a Clinical Psychologist.

Responsibilities

• General Management of the clinical psychology department.
• Provide patient services to out-patients and in-patients.

Skills

Independently work

Team collaboration

Professionalism

Customer satisfaction

Computer literacy

Verbal communication

Written communication

Presentation skills

Decision making

Leadership skills

Education

Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology

Doctoral degree

Job description

• Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic Services
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R1 245 564.00 – R1 381 647.00 per annum

Requirements :

• Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as an independent practitioner in a relevant registration category. Proof of current registration. Three (03) years working experience as a Clinical Psychologist after registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in independent practice. A minimum of five (05) years relevant working experience in a managerial role will be an added advantage. A Doctoral degree will be an added advantage. Research outputs record and /or publication/s will be an added advantage

Duties :

• Ability to work independently and in a team, the ability to maintain professionalism and strive to maintain customer satisfaction, computer literacy, good communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills, knowledge of relevant policies, decision making skills, research conducting skills, leadership and managerial skills, problem solving skills and conflict resolution skills. General Management of the clinical psychology department. Provide patient services to out-patients and in-patients.

Notes :

• 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 [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. 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), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (HPCSA) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (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. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Tembisa Provincial Tertiary Hospital

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology?

Do you have Three (03) years working experience as a Clinical Psychologist after registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in independent practice?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.