Psychologist (Session)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 488.000 - 656.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Health, seeks a Clinical Psychologist registered with the HPCSA to assess and treat patients and employees facing psychological challenges. The role involves multidisciplinary teamwork, ethical practice, and program design to reduce distress.

Requirements include HPCSA registration, relevant psychology degree, and a valid driver’s license. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Closing date: 21-09-2026.

Formación

• Must be registered with HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist.
• Current HPCSA registration as Clinical Psychologist.
• Computer literacy and a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Public Service legislation and mental health/substance related legislations.
• Ability to work with children and adults in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsabilidades

• Assess, diagnose and provide interventions for psychological challenges including distress and psychopathology.
• Identify and diagnose psychopathology and psychiatric conditions; apply evidence-based interventions.
• Refer to other professionals when indicated.
• Design, manage and evaluate programmes to alleviate psychological distress or psychiatric conditions.
• Conduct psychological work ethically and within the scope of practice.

Conocimientos

communication skills

interpersonal skills

team collaboration

public service legislation knowledge

mental health and substance relatedLeg

computer literacy

driving license

independence under pressure

Educación

HPCSA registration as Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychology degree with HPCSA eligibility

Descripción del empleo

• Directorate : Therapeutic and clinical support
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : less than 8 years R437.00, 8 years but less than 16 years relevant experience R508.00, 16 years and more relevant experience R588.00.
• Enquiries : Dr. BL Mashaba: Tel No: [phone]/ 1210

Requirements :

• Matric with 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 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 legislations. 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 withpsychological challenges, including developmental difficulties, psychological distress and or psychopathology.The ability to identify and diagnose psychopathology, psychiatric disorders, and psychological conditions.Applying evidence based psychological interventions to clients presenting with psychological and orpsychiatric 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 ClinicalPsychologists as specified in the Health Professional Act,1974.

Employer : Department of Health

Closing Date : 21-09-2026

Criteria Questions

1. Are you registered with HPCSA as a Psychologist

2. Do you have a current HPCSA registration for 2026