Clinical Psychologist (Grade 1)

Requirements

Senior Certificate/Matric or Grade 12 An appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA as Clinical Psychologist. Current registration with the Health Professions Council (HPCSA) as a Clinical Psychologist. Experience For Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA. Knowledge and Skills: Appropriate clinical knowledge & experience in the field of Clinical Psychology; Psychotherapy, assessment, counselling. Analytical report writing skills. Knowledge of current health and public service legislation, regulations and policies. Sound knowledge of professional ethics. Research, teaching, time management and training skills.

Key Responsibilities

Provide supervision to Intern Clinical Psychologists and participation in intern academic programme. Provide psychological service delivery at hospital level. Participate in hospital teams/committees. Support hospital activities related to mental health. Supervise work of the psychometrists in the hospital. Implement community outreach programmes. Assist in training for primary health care professionals.

How to Apply

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Notes

Directions to the Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: The application must include only completed and signed new Form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. NB: Proof of current and previous work experience endorsed and stamped by Human Resource Manager (Certificate of service and service record) must be submitted by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on the form Z83 e.g. reference number KDHC 05/2026. NB: Failure to comply with above instructions will disqualify applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: (security checks, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience verifications) Please note that due to the large number of applications anticipated, applicants will not be acknowledged, however, they will be advised of the outcome of their applications, in due course. If notification of an interview is not received within three (3) months after the closing date, candidates may regard their application as unsuccessful. The Department will not be liable where applicants use incorrect/no reference number(s) on their applications’ shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. NB: Due to budgetary constraints, shortlisted candidates will not be entitled to S&T payment for attending interviews. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representatively in all levels of all occupational categories in the Department). CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026 102 PUBLIC