Psychologist

Department of Health; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A government health agency in Pretoria is seeking a Clinical Psychologist. You will assess and treat patients facing psychological challenges, and must possess qualifications for HPCSA registration. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and be able to work independently. Applications must be submitted online by 24-10-2025.

Qualifications

• Current registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist is required.
• No experience is needed post-registration for South African qualified employees.
• Able to adhere to Public Service legislation related to mental health.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose psychological challenges in patients.
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions to clients.
• Refer clients to other professionals as necessary.
• Design and manage programs to alleviate psychological distress.

Skills

Computer literacy

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with children and adults

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Appropriate qualifications for HPCSA registration

Job description

Directorate : Clinical Support and Therapeutic Department

Number of Posts : 1

Enquiries : Ms S Matsafu: Tel No - [phone]

Requirements :

• Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist. Current registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist. No experience required after registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist in respect of South African qualified employees who performed community service post the South African acquired qualification. Computer literacy. A valid driver's license. Competencies: knowledge of Public Service legislation, mental health, and substance-related legislation. Ability to work with children, adults, and within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to function independently and under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties :

• Assessing, diagnosing, and providing interventions to patients and employees who are dealing with psychological challenges, including developmental difficulties, psychological distress, and psychopathology. The ability to identify and diagnose psychopathology, psychiatric disorders, and psychological conditions. Applying evidence-based psychological interventions to clients presenting with psychological and or psychiatric conditions or problems. Appropriate referral to other professionals when indicated. Designing, managing, and evaluating programmes aimed at alleviating psychological distress or psychiatric conditions. Conducting psychological work in an ethical manner, as well as adhering to the scope of practice of Clinical Psychologists as specified in the Health Professional Act, 1974.

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

Closing Date : 24-10-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an Appropriate qualifications that allow registration with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist?

Are you Currently registered with HPCSA as a Clinical Psychologist?

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.